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…
What Are Frequent Causes of Hearing Loss in Seniors?
Though hearing loss can occur at any age, it is more common in older individuals. Research has shown that “nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.” Hearing loss in seniors can happen for a variety of different reasons. Let’s…
How to Make the Most of Group Settings When You Have Hearing Loss
According to a 2020 review, “Most multivariable-adjusted studies found that hearing loss was associated with higher risk of loneliness and social isolation.” In other words, hearing loss can cause you to withdraw from people and activities you once enjoyed, especially ones that are challenging listening situations, like group settings. Below we review how to navigate…
Enjoy All the Sounds of Summer with Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids. But despite this, only about one in five people who could benefit actually wears them, and those who do wait an average of 10 years to seek treatment. This could change if this…
Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?
If your child has hearing loss, you’re probably aware of the many difficulties they face. One in particular backed by research is behavioral difficulties. Below we explore what the research shows about hearing loss and behavior problems, why the link, the other signs of hearing loss and what treatments are available. What the Research Shows…