What Should I Do if I Don’t Like My Hearing Aids?
Having a pair of hearing aids that you don’t like wearing can be a disheartening experience for people with hearing loss. There are many reasons why a person might not like their hearing aids, but the good news is that there are many practical tips to improve your user experience and enjoy the benefits of…
Noise-induced Hearing Loss in Young Adults
While hearing loss is more common in older adults, younger adults can still be affected. One of the most common causes of hearing loss in younger people is exposure to loud noise. Loud Noise and Hearing Loss Risk Repeated exposure to any sound louder than 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise-induced hearing loss, with louder…
How to Help Children with Hearing Loss Who Experience Fatigue
Children with hearing loss have to put more effort into listening than those with normal hearing. Studies have shown that this can lead to children with hearing loss experiencing more subjective fatigue. This may cause increased stress and performance issues in school. If you’re an educator or someone who works with children, it can be…
Are Seniors with Hearing Loss at a Higher Risk for Complications After Surgery?
Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your health in a variety of ways. A recent study suggests it may increase the risk for post-surgical complications in older adults. Study Shows Surgery Risk for Patients with Hearing Loss Researchers wanted to see whether older patients with hearing loss who underwent surgery were at a greater risk…
Tips for Communicating with a Child Who Has Hearing Loss
The CDC reports that between one and three of every 1,000 children have some degree of hearing loss. If your child has hearing loss or if you have a child in your classroom with hearing loss, these communication tips may be helpful. Create a Good Listening Environment To create a good listening environment at home,…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss & Sleep Apnea?
Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? If so, you may want to schedule an appointment with an audiologist. It turns out, sleep apnea and hearing loss are closely linked. We review this connection below. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. There are three…
How to Care for Your Ears After Attending a Concert
If you’re exposed to loud noises, like a concert at Tabernacle, you’re not only at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, but also tinnitus. Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound with no external source. While in most cases the tinnitus should be only temporary, it can still be bothersome. Below…
How Do Some Antibiotics Cause Hearing Loss?
Antibiotics are necessary, sometimes life-saving medications. However, like all drugs, they are not without side effects. Some antibiotics are ototoxic, which means they have the ability to damage the ear. Why Do Some Antibiotics Damage Hearing? Ototoxic antibiotics can cause hearing loss by damaging the hair cells in the inner ear. These cells detect sound…
How Autoimmune Disorders May Play a Role in Your Hearing Health
If your autoimmune disorder is causing muscular issues, you’ll call to schedule an appointment at The Art of Touch Therapeutic Massage. If your disorder is causing hearing problems, you should probably schedule an appointment at for a hearing evaluation. Unfortunately, it’s often the case that autoimmune disorders cause trouble hearing and other types of inner…
Study Finds Unexpected Brain Shrinkage in Patients with Hearing Loss
While previous research has established a link between hearing loss and dementia, a new study out of The Carle Illinois College of Medicine may offer additional insight into why that is. Brain Differences in Alzheimer’s Patients with Hearing Loss The study analyzed data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database. They compared MRIs of people…