Untreated Hearing Loss May Lead to Loneliness
Did you know that the words “loneliness” and “social isolation” mean two different things? Loneliness refers to feeling alone, regardless of actual social contact, and social isolation is a lack of social connection. While social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, it’s possible to feel lonely without being socially isolated. Hearing loss is a…
Slipping Up: How Hearing Loss Affects Safety
Do you enjoy working out at Contagion Athletics? If you do, and if you have untreated hearing loss, you could be putting yourself at risk. A recent study shows that people with untreated hearing loss are more likely to experience an accidental injury. About the Study The purpose of the study, which was published in…
Three Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Affects Your Body and Mind
Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition in the United States behind only arthritis and heart disease. While more than 48 million Americans live with some degree of hearing loss, only about 20% of them seek help. Treating your hearing loss can do much more than simply improve your ability to hear, it…
Auditory Deprivation and Your Brain
If you hurt your hip, avoiding seeking medical attention and continuing to walk around on it will only make the problem worse, especially as your body has to work extra hard in order to compensate for the injury. The same is true for hearing loss. Avoiding treatment can actually make your hearing loss more severe….
The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Speech Comprehension
The term “speech comprehension” refers to the ability to take in, understand and store speech signals. It’s important for children to develop strong speech comprehension skills in order to learn how to communicate effectively and do well in school. However, hearing loss can be a barrier to this. Below we provide an overview of the…
Is Untreated Hearing Loss Costing You Money?
If you are living with hearing loss and have not yet looked into your treatment options, you are not alone. Only about 20% of those who could benefit from a hearing aid actually seek help. While you may be familiar with the many health reasons why you should treat your hearing loss, there is another…
What Is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most, hearing loss is a progressive condition that slowly worsens over time. But about one to six of every 5,000 individuals experience a rapid loss of hearing loss. This is known as sudden hearing loss or sudden deafness. We’ve provided an overview about sudden hearing loss below. Who Develops Sudden Hearing Loss? Sudden deafness…
Top Blogs About Hearing and Hearing Loss
Looking to follow or even join the hearing conversations happening on the web? Here are some of our favorites that discuss hearing loss, hearing aids, industry news and more and will keep you informed, educated and even a little entertained! Speak Up Librarian – Sarah’s blog highlights how she as a librarian has adjusted to life with…
Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus or hearing loss?
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, brings with it a host of health concerns. Most of these symptoms are respiratory in nature as reported by the CDC; shortness of breath, coughing, sore throat [1]. However, there is some concern that the coronavirus may cause some neurological symptoms as well. In a study of…
Seven reasons to treat your hearing loss early
Hearing loss is typically gradual, and therefore, often something we adapt to over time. We might not notice it for months or years. However, age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, so experiencing hearing loss is not uncommon. Approximately one in three people in the United…
