Can Playing an Instrument Improve Hearing?
Among people with hearing loss, those who have played an instrument likely can hear better than those who don’t play an instrument. According to a study in The Journal of Neuroscience, people who play an instrument are better at processing sound than those who don’t. Head over to McCabe’s Guitar Shop to learn a new hobby…
How Do Acoustic Neuromas Affect Hearing?
You might be familiar with the effects of a pinched nerve. It can happen when you fall asleep on your arm. When pinched, the nerves in your arm can make it feel like your limb is tingling or disconnected from your body. Acoustic neuromas work similarly. By putting pressure on your vestibular nerve, they disrupt…
What Is the Connection Between Concussions and Auditory Processing?
A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a jolt, blow or bump to the head, most often associated with sports and car crashes. Concussion symptoms will vary in severity depending on the type and force of impact but often include headache, nausea or vomiting, loss of consciousness, slurred speech,…
How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Numerous factors can impact your hearing health, from aging to genetics and exposure to loud noise. Some research has indicated that your potassium intake can affect your hearing loss risk. What the Research Says A 2019 study looked at the relationships between potassium intake and hearing loss. Researchers examined data from the Korean National Health…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss and How Is It Identified?
Standard hearing tests determine how well an individual hears specific frequencies of sound. They are the most common method of identifying hearing loss and cannot diagnose hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss is diagnosed through a speech-in-sound test. You may be a good candidate for a speech-in-sound test if you’re experiencing hearing difficulties but display…
How To Prevent Hearing Loss in Young Adults
Though hearing loss is more common in older adults, people of any age can develop the condition. Research tells us that more young adults have hearing loss than they realize. Young Adults and Noise-induced Hearing Loss A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined rates of noise-induced hearing loss in adults. They discovered that…
What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Not all hearing loss is the same. While most commonly, people with hearing loss first notice difficulty hearing higher-frequency sounds (like children’s voices), rarely, some people will develop low-frequency hearing loss. What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss? Low-frequency hearing loss means that you have a reduced ability to hear lower-pitched sounds. It is also referred to as reverse-slope…
How To Have the Best Experience on Public Transportation with Hearing Loss
Public transportation is a cost-effective option if you need to get around town. However, if you’reone of the approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million people) aged 18 and over who reports some trouble hearing,according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, you may be wondering how to navigate your trip. In…
How Your Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Immediate Family
Untreated hearing loss can lead to a lot of negative consequences. It can affect your performance at work, make it harder to carry on conversations with loved ones, and even worsen your mental and physical health. However, research shows that people with hearing loss aren’t the only ones negatively affected by their condition. Family members,…
Ways to Support a Coworker with Hearing Loss
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” Based on this statistic, chances are you have at least one coworker who experiences hearing loss. In this post, we review ways to support a coworker with hearing loss. Include…