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…
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…
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…
Questions You Should Ask Your Audiologist to Better Understand Your Hearing Loss
If you’ve recognized the signs of hearing loss and scheduled an appointment with an audiologist for a hearing test, you probably have a lot of questions about what a hearing loss diagnosis could mean for you. To help you prepare for this important appointment, we’ve compiled a list of questions you should ask you audiologist…
Tips for Traveling with Tinnitus
Do you experience the ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sounds in your ears known as tinnitus? Even if your tinnitus is well-managed, you may experience a spike in symptoms while traveling. This is because traveling is often a stressful experience. If you’re worried about experiencing tinnitus spikes on your next family vacation, we’ve…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Cognitive Decline?
Hearing loss not only makes it more difficult to understand sound and speech, but it can also negatively impact your health in a variety of ways, including: Hearing loss has also been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Thankfully, treating hearing loss may prevent or delay the onset of symptoms. The…
Everything You Need to Know About Viral Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can have a variety of different causes. Some of these include: Aging Injury Excessive noise exposure Certain medications Meningitis Certain genetic conditions Another cause of hearing loss you might not know about is viral illnesses that affect the cochlea, blood vessels in the ear or other parts of the body that play an…