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…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Language Development in Children?
Hearing loss in early childhood can affect language development in many ways. Let’s look at some common challenges faced by children with hearing loss as well as what can be done to help improve their learning ability. Children with Hearing Loss Are Slower to Develop Vocabulary Vocabulary skills don’t develop as quickly in young children…
Is There a Connection Between Hypertension and Hearing Loss?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of all adults in the United States have hypertension. Left untreated, hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can cause many health problems. It can also increase your risk of hearing loss. High Blood Pressure Can Damage Your Ears A 2013 study found…
Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Strokes?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Blood vessel damage and narrowed arteries can lead to chest pain, heart attack and even strokes. Heart disease can also affect your auditory system. Continue reading to learn more about the connection between…
Study Finds COVID-19 Can Directly Affect Inner Ear
For the past two years, doctors, researchers and other scientists have been looking into the causes and effects of COVID-19. Fortunately, we’re seeing cases dropping and life at Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter returning to something that closer resembles “normal” as we learn more about the virus. One more recent discovery is that the novel…
What is an Acoustic Neuroma?
If you are having headaches, trouble hearing in one ear, or feeling unsteady during walks through Ruocco Park, make an appointment with your medical provider. While there are numerous conditions that could be causing these symptoms, one rare possibility is that you have an acoustic neuroma. These are benign tumors that develop on the vestibulocochlear…
Is Hearing Loss Making Your World a Quieter One?
It’s important to enjoy the little things in life. The sun hitting your face on a warm day or your first sip of coffee in the morning. For you, maybe it’s the sound of birds chirping or children laughing in Mission Hills Park. When you have hearing loss, these sounds can start to become harder…
How Can Treating Hearing Loss Help Your Loved Ones?
For those suffering from hearing loss, it can feel like a very personal experience. However, it’s often the case that their loved ones are highly affected as well. As Catherine Palmer, Director of Audiology and Hearing Aids at the University of Pittsburgh explains, “Hearing loss is a family issue, not just an individual one… It’s…