Sure pumpkin spice is in the air, but it’s hard to deny that chocolate season is now upon us! Bags of Halloween candy line store shelves, National Chocolate Day is October 28th and Halloween is just the start of the holidays on the horizon. What you may not know is that indulging in this sweet,… Continue reading Indulge in this Sweet Treat for Hearing Health
Your Sweet Tooth Might Be Good For Your Hearing
Halloween isn’t quite yet upon us, but when it arrives, don’t be too quick to limit yourself to just one chocolate a day: It turns out that chocolate might actually be good for your overall hearing health. Sure, modern candies are full of sugar and other non-nutritional foodstuffs, but chocolate, particularly the dark kind, has… Continue reading Your Sweet Tooth Might Be Good For Your Hearing
That Cigarette Is Hurting Your Hearing
If you’re a smoker, you might want to stub out that cigarette and listen up. A new study from Japan suggests that cigarette smoking can cause irreversible hearing loss – certainly not something to joke around about. The study by the National Center for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo included 50,195 participants between the… Continue reading That Cigarette Is Hurting Your Hearing
The Connection Between Mental Health and Hearing Loss
The loss of your hearing goes beyond your ears. It is also a quality of life and health issue. Untreated hearing loss affects work performance, relationships, and personal safety. Cognitive function, poor mental health, and social withdrawal are all associated with a decrease in hearing ability. Untreated hearing loss can impact your mental health in… Continue reading The Connection Between Mental Health and Hearing Loss
A New Method For Repairing Cells In The Inner Ear
Damage to the inner ear has numerous causes. Dizziness, oscillopsia, and unsteady gait are the usual signs of an inner ear disorder. If the portion of the inner ear associated with auditory processing is affected, an individual may also experience tinnitus. The sort and severity of vestibular disorder symptoms vary and can be difficult to… Continue reading A New Method For Repairing Cells In The Inner Ear
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health
Hearing loss and aging seem to hand in hand. And with the baby boomer generation getting older, it seems hearing loss among the elderly is on the rise. But just because it is a naturally prevalent part of aging, becoming complacent about hearing health may be a dangerous proposition. Mental Health Consequences Anyone living with… Continue reading The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health
Hearing Loss And Mental Health: What You Need To Know
For many people, a hearing loss diagnosis can be difficult. Whether one could see the signs of hearing loss as it developed or whether it was a bit of a shock to get such a diagnosis, relearning how to live life with different hearing abilities can take a serious toll on one’s mental health. While… Continue reading Hearing Loss And Mental Health: What You Need To Know
6 Ways to Manage Tinnitus
If you or someone you love has experienced the sensation of ringing in the ears, then you are probably all too familiar with tinnitus. This condition or symptom is estimated to affect around 15% of the America population. It is one of the most common health conditions in the U.S. What can be most frustrating… Continue reading 6 Ways to Manage Tinnitus
Smoking Could Be Damaging Your Hearing
Once touted as a smart choice for health and a slim figure, the less than healthful truth about cigarettes is out! We’ve now heard for years how dangerous smoking can be for our health. It has been linked to a wide range of health concerns including: Lung cancer COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Heart Disease… Continue reading Smoking Could Be Damaging Your Hearing
Five Myths About Cochlear Implants
By: Dr. Nimet Adam Myth 1 Cochlear implants are suitable for individuals with profound hearing impairment only The criteria for eligibility for cochlear implants have expanded to include individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss. This is due to improvements in cochlear implant technology and surgical procedures. If a patient can no longer benefit from… Continue reading Five Myths About Cochlear Implants