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…
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…
What’s the Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. One thing you may not know about diabetes is that research shows diabetics are more likely to develop hearing loss than those without the disease. There are three types of diabetes, which include: Type 1 Diabetes: An autoimmune reaction that causes the body to stop producing insulin. Type 1 diabetes…
Why People Put Off Getting Hearing Aids and Why They Shouldn’t
It’s easy to put things off, even when it comes to something as important as our health. We delay scheduling dentist appointments and annual physicals. Many people experiencing hearing loss do the same when it comes to getting hearing aids. There are many reasons why people hesitate to address their hearing health. Let’s examine some…
Check Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
Did you know that October is Audiology Awareness Month? This means there’s no better time to reach out to your local audiologist to get a hearing test. We review the reasons you shouldn’t wait any longer to seek treatment below. Untreated Hearing Loss Is Linked to Dementia According to research by Johns Hopkins, those with…