Our lifestyle habits can have serious effects on our health. We know that diet and exercise have a strong relationship with many aspects of health, and bad habits can also affect our current and future wellbeing. Smoking is one such habit that creates a whirlwind …
Studies Show that COVID19 Can Affect Tinnitus
In addition to the known flu-like symptoms that come with COVID-19, such as cough, headache, fever, and fatigue, many unusual symptoms have been observed, as well. Some people have ongoing symptoms, such as “brain fog,” and many lose their sense of taste and smell for …
How Virtual Assistants Can Assist Those with Hearing Loss
When you first encounter a person with a virtual assistant at home, it can come as quite a surprise! These assistants use voice commands to perform tasks, and using them can feel like talking to a robot at first. After time these virtual assistants can …
Studies Show Higher Rates of Hearing Loss for People with Diabetes
Your hearing ability is one part of the complex web of functions in the body, and you might be surprised how a change in one part of the body can lead to a domino rally affecting others. Just like that trail of chain reactions connecting …
A Connection between Hearing Loss, Depression, and Dementia
In the history of medical and scientific research, it has been quite useful to isolate different parts of the body to consider what they contribute to the functioning of the human organism. By taking systems, organs, and even chemical compounds of the body in isolation, …
Connect with Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss Treatment
As Better Hearing and Speech Month comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on how hearing loss treatment helps you connect with your loved ones. For those unfamiliar, Better Hearing and Speech Month is a campaign that is invested in …
How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness
One of the problems that many people face as they get older is that they face increasing loneliness. Whereas the busy years of midlife were full of days with obligations, working hours, and supporting children, the years after retirement can be comparatively slow. For many …
Even a Mild Hearing Loss Contributes to Cognitive Decline
Researchers have known for some time that there is a powerful relationship between hearing ability and cognition. Those who have hearing loss tend to experience cognitive decline in their senior years more often and at a faster rate. They even have higher rates of dementia, …
How Quitting Smoking & Lowering Blood Pressure Could Support Healthy Hearing
Your hearing is connected to many other aspects of health. On the one hand, untreated hearing loss can start a chain reaction of other negative health effects ranging from the physical to the mental and cognitive. In addition, some aspects of your physical health can …
How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?
Getting assistance with your hearing relies on having a thorough diagnosis of your needs. Too many of us put off getting tested for hearing loss. Whether you are someone who is in denial of these needs, is resistant to getting help, or simply doesn’t know …