Did you know that roughly 22 million Americans risk their hearing health every year on noisy job sites? Dangerously loud working conditions are very common in workplaces around the country. These loud noises can cause noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Understanding occupational hearing hazards and wearing appropriate hearing protection is the best thing you can do for your hearing health. …
Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Not all types of hearing loss are the same. In fact, there are three main kinds of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is one of the most common kinds of hearing loss, and about 90% of people with hearing loss have this type of hearing loss. What is Sensorineural Hearing …
Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Over the past few months, many people have started returning to movie theaters and catching up with the latest releases outside the confinement of their homes. Going to the movies is also a beloved holiday tradition, making this season one of the busiest for new releases and theater attendance. As great as going to the theater can be, it often …
For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing Loss
There are all sorts of painkillers and there are appropriate times to take them. For severe injuries, painkillers such as oxycodone, codeine, and hydrocodone can be essential to relieve pain and help aid in recovery, under a doctor’s supervision and for a brief time. This is because these medications are derived from opium and can easily become addictive. This addiction …
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month
When you think of diabetes, hearing might be the last thing to come to mind. Diabetes is a condition related to blood sugar, so it is not immediately apparent how your hearing might be connected. Well, if you are wondering about the nature of the condition, you’re not alone. Researchers are continuing to investigate this connection, and the mechanism connecting …
Supporting a Loved One with Hearing Loss
More than 30 million Americans over the age of 12 display signs of hearing loss in both ears, according to standard hearing examinations. And the largest predictor of hearing loss is age, with one in three people over the age of 65 reporting hearing loss. That number increases when we shift focus a decade older, as half of the people …
Can Air Pollution Affect Our Hearing Abilities?
Hearing loss is one of the leading chronic health issues in the United States, with nearly 40 million Americans over the age of 18 reporting some trouble hearing. The strongest predictor of hearing loss in people between the ages of 20-69 is age. While the natural aging process is surely responsible for much of the decline that happens in our …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
When you’ve finished brainstorming the perfect Halloween costume, you might turn your attention to another annual October event: Protect Your Hearing Month. All October, people, and organizations invested in healthier hearing are helping to spread the word about why prioritizing healthy habits today can benefit our hearing for decades to come. Certainly, later onset hearing loss is most commonly associated …
Current & Former Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Common health risks associated with smoking include cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Recent research shows that there is a link between smoking and hearing loss, adding to the various negative health outcomes that smoking contributes to. Studies show that current and former smokers may experience a higher risk for developing hearing loss. Additionally, the more you smoke, the …
tudies Show that COVID19 Can Affect Tinnitus
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming widespread in early 2020, there has been constant unfolding information around how the virus affects our bodies. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to adapt and change, the need to understand and respond to new information is essential in easing the effects on the world’s population. For instance, “long COVID” is described to …