Hearing loss has a direct association with many other health conditions. Physical conditions are associated with hearing loss, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even the likelihood of accidents and serious falls. In addition to physical conditions, mental health issues are correlated with hearing loss, as well. Those who have untreated hearing loss are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and …
Although roughly 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss, many of us remain confused about the facts regarding this common condition. Those who have hearing loss may understand some things from a first-hand perspective, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some old myths rattling around in their minds. All of us could use a refresher course on the …
If you suspect your loved one has hearing loss, it’s highly likely that it is affecting their ability to communicate to you. Maybe you once engaged in lengthy discussions and regularly went to the movies or ate out. Even stable relationships can begin to break down without regular communication, and hearing loss can exacerbate this. From the cycle of repeating …
Maintaining a healthy relationship is not as simple as spending time together or living in the same place; relationships take work! Though some of us might have the tendency to put little work into our closest relationships, they often suffer as a result. Making a concerted effort to connect with the people we love can go a long way toward …
Happy New Year! It’s time for New Year’s Resolutions, and if you’re anything like us, you’re making resolutions to look after your health this year. You want to drink more water, exercise more, and spend more time outside. Have you thought about your hearing health? Starting the year off right with an annual hearing test will help you meet your …
Have you found yourself having to ask people to repeat themselves? Do your loved ones have to ask you to turn down the television or radio when it does not seem to be too loud to you. If you are beginning to suspect that you are suffering from hearing loss, there is only one way to be sure. Hearing loss …
The loss of your hearing can make maintaining relationships more difficult, it isolates individuals and leads to much confusion and frustration. If you see friends and family struggling with the condition, it’s important not to overlook the issue, you should instead encourage them to manage it by taking a hearing test as quickly as possible. It’s not easy however to convince a person with …
One of the most common medical conditions in the US (behind heart disease and arthritis), hearing loss is an invisible condition which often passes people by. The effects are gradual and uneven, with damage often taking years to show effects. And the first thing that is lost is the capacity to hear high frequency sounds, rather than an equal loss …