Isn’t pizza interesting? You can switch the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses on it, but as long as it meets a few basic factors, it’s still a pizza. That’s a lot like hearing loss. Symptoms and presentations are caused by many different problems, loud noises, genetic factors, age, or ear blockages, but as long as
What’s the connection between hearing loss and dementia? Medical science has found a connection between brain health and hearing loss. It was discovered that even minor untreated hearing impairment raises your risk of developing dementia. These two seemingly unconnected health disorders may have a pathological connection. So, how does loss of hearing put you at
If you are one of the millions of individuals in the U.S. suffering from a medical condition known as tinnitus then you most likely know that it often gets worse when you are trying to fall asleep. But why would this be? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears isn’t a real noise
Aren’t there a couple of kinds of vacation? There’s the type where you cram every single recreation you can into every single moment. These are the trips that are recalled for years later and are full of adventure, and you go back to work more worn out than you left. Then there are the relaxing
Tom is getting a brand new knee and he’s super pumped! Look, as you age, the kinds of things you look forward to change. His knee replacement means he will feel less pain and be able to get around a lot better. So the surgery is a success and Tom goes home. That’s when things
Movies and TV shows tend to utilize close-ups (at times extreme close-ups) when the action starts getting really intense. This is because more information than you’re probably even consciously aware of is conveyed by the human face. It’s no stretch to say that human beings are very facially centered. So it’s not surprising that the
Once you get accustomed to your hearing aid, it’s difficult to be without it. After all, your hearing aids are important to connect with your world. But just like all technology, though, it will have to be upgraded eventually. A hearing aid’s typical lifespan From 3 to 7 years will be the typical lifespan of
It’s not like you just wake up one day, and your hearing is gone. For most people, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is associated with aging. Some indicators show up earlier, though, and you don’t realize there is an issue immediately. These initially developing symptoms progress very discreetly. Slowing down the progression
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something blows up near the hero and the sound gets all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that probably means our hero sustained at least a minor traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies linger on. But that ringing
TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve most likely seen. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing their mother’s voice for the first time. In some videos, the baby is uncertain at first. They struggle when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they may cry
Isn’t pizza cool? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. Hearing loss is also like this. Symptoms and presentations are a consequence of many different problems – loud noises, genetic factors, age, ear blockages – but as long as you have difficulty detecting
Have you ever slept with the window in your bedroom open and awoke to the lovely sound of birds singing as the sun is coming up? Most people probably aren’t even aware that the name for those bird-songs is the “dawn chorus”. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to sing
