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…
Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss?
We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link untreated hearing loss to stress, depression, social isolation, and even dementia. Untreated hearing loss also increases the risk of falling, putting personal safety at risk. But the person with hearing loss isn’t the only person affected by it. Hearing…
How to know if you should get your hearing tested
Do you ever feel like people around you are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently or struggling to follow a conversation when there is background noise? If so, these could be indicators that you have a hearing loss. Often, our friends and family members may notice…
