When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be informed about any potential side effects. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it cause dehydration? Cause insomnia? There might also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Lots of different medications […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you age? Hearing loss is a common slowly advancing condition that affects all adults. In fact, over one half of individuals 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss as we age. Usually, there […]
The word “cheap” carries dual meanings. On the one hand, it indicates affordability, a smart choice for a budget-conscious person. On the other hand, it implies low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great deal from […]
If it becomes clear to you that someone you care about may be having problems with their hearing, as their friend or loved one you can play a key role in helping them deal with it. Let them know that it isn’t their problem alone to deal with, but a problem that you both share. […]
Though it isn’t the only one, perhaps the most harmful stigma associated with hearing loss is that it is an “old” person’s problem. While it is true that in many cases hearing loss is associated with aging, that is only part of the story. Hearing Loss Affects All Ages According to a 2012 study from […]
Exercise and Hearing Loss No matter who you are, engaging in regular exercise clearly benefits your overall well-being in many ways. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida indicates that it may also help stave off hearing loss. While past research has associated hearing loss with decreased physical function in older […]
Prevent Hearing Loss in Children At Sound Hearing Solutions, we believe in what we do. Every day we strive to provide our patients with the best that hearing healthcare has to offer, because they deserve it. We also believe that the best way to treat hearing loss is to prevent it, and that begins with […]
Encouraging Findings in Hearing Loss Research Audiologists spend much of their time helping people cope with hearing loss, but the ultimate goal is to prevent people from suffering from hearing loss to begin with. As the saying goes, prevention is the best medicine. A recent article published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery offered some […]
A growing amount of research is providing evidence that hearing loss and cardiovascular disease are linked. How is it that our ears can be affected by our hearts? Cardiovascular disease causes decreased blood flow. Decreased blood flow in the body also affects the inner ear, which is particularly sensitive to blood flow. This can contribute […]
Hearing loss does not discriminate by age, gender, or personality, and nobody chooses to have difficulty hearing. But when people find themselves struggling to hear, they often react by feeling embarrassed, angry, or even ashamed. It is not uncommon to deny that there is even a problem, though it may be apparent to themselves and […]
