The Link Between Hearing Loss & Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a type of viral infection characterized by a rash and blisters. Though chickenpox is a mild disease for most people, it can be dangerous for those who aren’t vaccinated and have never had the condition before. Fortunately, the number of hospitalizations and deaths caused by chickenpox has dropped significantly since the 1990s thanks…
Tips for Camping with Hearing Loss
What’s more relaxing than a nap in a hammock or roasting marshmallows by the campfire at Bear Canyon Trail Campground? Not much – in fact, research shows that spending time outdoors is linked to increased cognition and better mood. For people with hearing loss, camping can be just as relaxing; however, you may need to…
Does Your Child Have Hearing Loss?
While universal newborn hearing tests catch the majority of hearing loss in children, some do not develop hearing loss until they are slightly older. Studies have varied throughout the years, but the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 14.9% of children ages 6-19 had some degree…
Ways to Protect Your Ears While Flying
If you’re planning a summer vacation this year, take some time to think about how you’re going to protect your ears before you take off at Los Angeles International Airport. Minimize Risk of Hearing Loss on Flight Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, along with aging. It’s not…
Stress Awareness Month: How Stress Affects Hearing Loss
Did you know? April is Stress Awareness Month! If you’re feeling stressed, it can actually impact your hearing health. Below we review the connection as well as tips for managing stress. How Is Stress Connected to Hearing Health? Below is a look at some of the ways stress can impact your hearing health: How to…
Selective Hearing vs. Hearing Loss: How to Tell the Difference
It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. We’re watching a movie or engrossed in a book and don’t hear our loved one ask for help making dinner or bringing in groceries. This is jokingly referred to as “selective hearing.” However, if you notice yourself or your spouse is having more and…
Home Safety Tips for Those with Hearing Loss
As we age, hearing loss becomes more common. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly 25% of people 65 to 74 and 50% of those 75 and older have disabling hearing loss. If you or a loved one are one of these millions of people with hearing loss, it’s…
The Link Between Smoking & Hearing Loss
Smoking cigarettes is linked to a number of health concerns, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But did you know that it’s also linked to hearing loss? In fact, smoking doesn’t just put yourself at risk of this condition, but also those around you. What the Research…
Study Finds COVID-19 Can Directly Affect Inner Ear
As we see rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths drop, life is beginning to return to normal. But while you may be able to now attend a concert at Regent Theater, many people who have been infected with the novel coronavirus are still affected. New research shows that some are even experiencing inner ear…
Tips for Dealing with Hearing Loss at Work
Whether your hearing loss is mild or profound, it can have an impact on your ability to function in the workplace. In this post, we review strategies that can set you up for success. 1. Choose a Front-Row Seat at Meetings Staff meetings are notoriously challenging for employees with hearing loss, as there are usually…