Osteoporosis and hearing loss may seem like two unrelated health issues. Still, recent studies have shown a link between the two. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 50 million Americans have Osteoporosis or low bone density, and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis. The World Health Organization …
All About Ototoxic Hearing Loss
What Is Ototoxicity? Ototoxicity is a medical term that translates literally to ear poisoning. It is caused by exposure to certain medications and results in hearing loss, balance problems, or tinnitus, more commonly known as ringing in the ears. Ototoxicity is classified as a sensorineural type of hearing loss, which means that it occurs in the inner ear. What Causes …
Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss
While living with hearing loss can present many challenges, weather safety and preparedness is an often overlooked aspect until it’s too late. Because weather can change quickly, it is important to have a plan in place for different types of weather events. How to Prepare Let’s first consider how you get your general every day weather updates. Do you use …
Tips for Cleaning your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids, more than most pieces of technology, are exposed to significant wear and tear as they are often used every waking hour of every day. After all, what other technology do you have that is turned on, working all day every day, and is vital to your ability to move through your day-to-day life? In addition to working all …
Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids
Here in Florida, we are used to heavy thunderstorms, changeable coastal weather, and hurricane season. No matter the time of year, there are always natural disasters to pay attention to. If it can happen then a day may come where it just might and it’s important to be prepared for whatever comes your way. As such, as a hearing aid …
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
Do you suspect you have a hearing loss? If you do, you are not alone. It’s estimated that at least 48 million people in the US alone have some degree of hearing loss. However, understanding the degree of your hearing loss is important. It allows us to find the best solution to help you hear. You can find out the …
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are so many ways to communicate and spoken language is only one of them. In truth, it’s not what you say, but how you say it – conversation is fluid, and often what’s not said is just as important as what is. For individuals with hearing loss, this could not be more relevant. As hearing loss declines, its common …
A Link Between Hearing Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Everyone knows that loud noise can damage your ears. However, there are lesser known causes of hearing loss that may surprise you. Some of these may include exposure to environmental toxins, certain medication, and smoking. However, did you know that rheumatoid arthritis has also been linked to hearing loss? What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease …
Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Are you one of the 48 million people in the US who has some degree of hearing loss. You may be and not even know it! Hearing loss often develops subtly and gradually over many years. It’s common for people to not realize the full extent of their hearing loss until they struggle to hear in even the most ideal …
Growing Evidence that Noise is Bad for Your Health
It seems that the sounds of this modern world just keep getting harder and harder to escape. When was the last time that you could say you were truly free of the sounds of cars driving down the road, planes flying overhead, and the sounds of electronics buzzing? With the ever-increasing usability and accessibility of industry and technology, we are …