Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition people experience today. Impacting over 48 million people in the U.S., nearly 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have impaired hearing. This increases to 1 in 2 adults, ages 75 and over according to the National Institutes of Health. Additionally, the World Health Organization estimates …
Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Sleep Patterns?
Daylight Savings Time seems to sneak up on us every year. Every spring we set the clocks ahead one hour, and every fall we turn them back one hour. Daylight Savings Time “saves” light by giving up more hours of daylight during daytime hours. Moving the clocks by one hour might not seem like a big deal, but this hour …
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month
Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that there are 32.4 million people in the US alone, or one in 10 living with diabetes. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that by 2050, 1 in 3 people will be affected. This is a serious condition and must be …
A Link between Hearing Loss & Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can double the risk of developing hearing loss. Studies show that there is a significant correlation between both conditions which impact older adults disproportionately. If you have osteoporosis, it is important to practice safety measures that protect your hearing health! What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a medical condition that is characterized by weakened bones. It develops as a …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
Do you ever find yourself wondering about how loud is too loud? Did you know that if noise is too loud it can affect your hearing permanently? Hearing loss is the 3rd most common chronic condition in the US, more common than cancer and diabetes. This is why the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) founded National …
Ear Infections & Hearing Loss
We all know that loud sounds can cause hearing loss, and awareness is growing about hearing loss that comes from prolonged exposure to softer sounds (as low as 75 decibels). These types of hearing loss are called “sensorineural,” as they derive from damage to the parts of the ear that transduce (convert) mechanical sound energy into electrical energy, in the …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a great opportunity to prioritize your hearing health! Treating hearing loss reduces the risk of developing dementia – a group of neurological conditions that impacts 50 million people globally. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease which progressively reduces cognitive functions related to memory, thinking, decision making, and learning. World Alzheimer’s Month, launched …
Studies Show Higher Rates of Hearing Loss for People with Diabetes
Hearing loss and diabetes are two of the most frequent health problems in the United States, and there is a link between them. Diabetes patients are twice as likely to develop hearing loss as individuals who do not have the disease. The Diabetes-Hearing Loss Connection High blood sugar levels can harm the microscopic blood cells in the inner ear, disrupting …
How Hearing Aids Can Change Your Life
It’s a story we hear from a lot of people in their 60s today: “I worked as a welder/pipefitter / factory hand back in the 70s and didn’t wear ear protection.” Whatever the specific job may have been, hearing protection wasn’t on most people’s radar back then. There was even a stigma in some work cultures against wearing hearing protection. …
What Exactly Causes Spring Allergies?
Spring is an exciting time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and there’s more sun! But this can also be a challenging time for people who experience spring allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, spring allergies affect more than 50 million people each year. People have to navigate various symptoms including …