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…
How Gender Affects Hearing Loss
Men are more likely than women to experience hearing loss. Data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey examined hearing difficulties among adults in the United States. They found that: Among adults aged 45 and over, men were more likely than women to have had some or a lot of difficulty or could not hear…
How Hearing Loss Hurts Physical Function
Untreated hearing loss can take a toll on so many aspects of your life that go beyond just the ability to hear. It has been associated with negative physical, mental, and emotional health issues including: Increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia Higher levels of anxiety, depression and isolation Increased risk of balance problems and…
The Beat of Your Own Drum: Musical Hallucinations
We all know what it’s like to get a song stuck in our heads without any explanation. However, some people with hearing loss experience something one step further. They hear music just as if they were seeing a show at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, even though none is being played. This phenomenon is…