Habits You Should Quit for Your Hearing Health
We all have our vices. But are yours affecting your hearing health? Below we review four habits to quit for the benefit of your auditory system. Smoking The sensory hair cells within the inner ears that convert soundwaves into electrical energy that the brain interprets as sound rely on a healthy supply of oxygen from…
Anemia & Hearing Health: Is There a Connection?
A growing body of research has found that iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) and hearing loss are closely linked. In this post, we review what the research shows, why the connection and what you should do if you’ve been diagnosed with IDA. What the Research Shows In a 2017 study, researchers at Pennsylvania State University College of…
Hearing Loss Signs for Musicians
If you’re a musician, the thought of losing your hearing is an upsetting one. Not being able to hear music in the same way, whether while playing or listening to a new record you just picked up at Memory Music & Books would negatively impact your enjoyment of life. Unfortunately, musicians are at a greater…
How Hearing Loss Hurts Physical Function
Getting regular physical activity is one of the best ways to protect your overall health. Going for daily walks around your neighborhood or training at Noble Clay Fitness can help keep you active, improve your mood and prevent health problems. Exercise is even associated with a reduced risk of hearing loss. However, having hearing loss…
Feeling Anxious? Your Hearing Loss May Be to Blame
Experiencing or being diagnosed with hearing loss can bring up many feelings, including anxiety. You may find yourself overwhelmed with worry, wondering things like: Will my hearing get worse? What if I can’t understand what’s being said at work? What if my hearing aid battery dies while I’m out? What if I embarrass myself because…
Slipping Up: How Hearing Loss Affects Safety
What are the consequences of untreated hearing loss? A lot of people think of the social consequences – like mishearing your conversation partner at a dinner party or bugging your family by turning up the TV way too loud for their comfort. But there are other consequences you may not have considered, including danger to…
How to Prepare Your Hearing for Fall
September is the start of fall, which means beautiful leaves on the trees, sweater weather and the beginning of the holiday season. Unfortunately, fall also poses some risks to your hearing. We explore these risks and discuss how to prepare your hearing for fall below. Noise Damage During Fall During the fall season, there are…
Caffeine: How Does It Affect Your Hearing?
Is there any better pick-me-up in the morning than a fresh cup of coffee from Atlanta Coffee Roasters? If you’re a regular coffee drinker, you may be wondering about the possible effects caffeine can have on your health and hearing. Below we review what the research shows. Is Caffeine Linked to Hearing Loss? In large…
When to Have Your Hearing Tested & Why It’s Important
Untreated hearing loss is linked to a number of conditions, including anxiety, depression, falls and even dementia. Because of this, it’s important to get your hearing tested regularly and seek treatment right away if your audiogram indicates a hearing loss. Below we review the signs it’s time to get a hearing test. Hearing Tests Vs….
What Are the Symptoms of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss & How Can I Prevent It?
Noise-induced hearing loss is the second most common type of hearing loss, following an age-related hearing loss (presbycusis). It is also the most preventable type. Below we review what causes noise-induced hearing loss, how prevalent it is, what the most common symptoms are and how it can be prevented. How Does Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Occur?…