Pay Attention to the Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
When people think of hearing loss, they often think of its logistical issues. Side effects like not being able to understand the barista at Bump Coffee or having to turn the TV up really loud are usually what first comes to mind, but there are less often thought of emotional side effects as well. Let’s…
What Is the Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss
Untreated hearing loss can negatively affect relationships, mental health and general well-being, but it also has unexpected economic repercussions. A World Health Organization (WHO) study estimates the global cost of untreated hearing loss to be approximately $750 billion. Let’s look at the hidden factors of untreated hearing loss and how you can address them. Where…
Can Untreated Hearing Loss Affect Your Memory?
Individuals with hearing loss can struggle with remembering information they’ve heard. Due to the effort it takes to hear speech sounds or background noise, hearing loss has been associated with confusion, trouble concentrating and other issues that may affect your memory. Trouble Hearing Can Impact Concentration Individuals with hearing loss often struggle to understand speech…
How Treating Hearing Loss Can Help with Anxiety
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss or feel that your hearing loss is getting worse, you may be worried about the unknown. If this is true for you, know that you’re not alone, and there is hope. In fact, research shows that treating your hearing loss can help ease your anxiety. We review…
What’s the Connection Between Hearing Loss & Shingles?
Two conditions that occur together are called comorbidities. One comorbidity of hearing loss that may surprise you is shingles. In this post, we review the connection between these two conditions. What Is Shingles? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Almost 1 out of 3 people in the United States will develop shingles…
Job Interview Tips for if You Have Hearing Loss
If you’re one of the 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders), you may have some extra jitters leading up to a job interview. Fortunately, there are ways you can compensate for your hearing loss so you can interview…
Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss?
Studies have linked migraines to a higher risk of sudden hearing loss. Let’s take a closer look at what the research says as well as what you can do to protect your hearing. What Are Migraines? Migraines are a type of headache that can cause severe pain and disrupt a person’s life. They can anywhere…
Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Chronic Diseases?
Research has demonstrated that there may be a link between hearing loss and several common chronic illnesses. Four Diseases Linked To Hearing Loss Chronic kidney disease (CKD). A study published in 2010 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases found that moderate CKD was associated with a higher risk of hearing loss. This is because…
How Hearing Loss Impacts Other Senses
It’s commonly thought that if you lose one of your five senses, the others will become stronger to compensate. While this is partially true, this phenomenon is a little more complex than you might think. Below we review how hearing loss impacts your other senses. Hearing Loss Causes Changes in the Brain A study conducted…
Is There a Connection Between High Cholesterol and Hearing Loss?
If you are one of the millions of Americans with high cholesterol, you may also be at an increased risk of hearing loss. What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid that is found in your blood and cells. Humans naturally produce cholesterol in the liver. However, we also absorb it into the body…