Category Archives: Hearing Health

We have all accepted that as we age, things simply don’t work the same way they used to – including hearing. Many of us just expect hearing to fade and simply believe there is nothing we can do about it. But hearing loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging. In fact, there ...click here to read more

Clogged ears can reduce hearing capacity, but natural remedies can help unclog ears. Clogged ears can occur to anyone at any stage of their life. Clogged ears can range for painless to painful to even reducing hearing. Children are common to experience clogged ears, as the condition can be related to colds. As fluid accumulates, ...click here to read more

We all know that years of loud noises can contribute to hearing loss. Family history, head trauma, illness, and even aging can all contribute to hearing loss. But there is a surprising connection between a common illness and hearing loss that you may not be familiar with. Diabetes is a growing problem within the U.S., ...click here to read more

As you are getting older you may find yourself saying, “What? Can you repeat that,” much more often. Although age-related hearing loss can be annoying and sometimes embarrassing, it’s not uncommon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that nearly one-quarter of those aged 65 to 75 experience hearing loss due to age ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in seniors is related to cognitive decline but can be reduced with hearing aids. Over time hearing loss can occur in seniors due to years of loud noises or even changes to the ears themselves. Much research has come out to support the evidence that hearing loss can speed up cognitive decline. One ...click here to read more

Meniere’s disease can lead to symptoms such as vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. Eventually Meniere’s disease can progress to deafness. Meniere’s disease is a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac in the inner ear – also known as the labyrinth. The labyrinth system consists of small fluid-filled channels that send signals to the brain. Estimates show ...click here to read more

Presbycusis – gradual hearing loss in the elderly – is one of the most common chronic health problems we face, but what might surprise some people is that it is associated with a higher risk of death. U.S. statistics indicate that about one-third of adults aged 61 to 70, and more than 80 percent of ...click here to read more

Hearing loss has many causes, from loud noises to genetics. You wouldn’t think that treating another condition could contribute to hearing loss, but it can. Previous research has pointed to over-the-counter medications as a possible cause for hearing loss and the latest study confirms these findings. Side effects are listed on every medication package, but ...click here to read more

Although osteoporosis mainly affects the bones, a new link has emerged between osteoporosis and hearing loss. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, one in three women over the age of 50 will develop osteoporosis – a disease categorized by bones becoming weak and brittle. While commonly referred to as a woman’s disease, men are not ...click here to read more

Hearing loss can be caused by noise or through aging – this much we know. But research suggests that serious sleep conditions could also rob you of your precious hearing. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing numerous times throughout the night. It has been tied to conditions such as ...click here to read more

An estimated 15 percent of the adult population in America reports having hearing problems and another 54 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis or low bone mass. Both statistics are important to note, but why exactly are we informing you about hearing loss and bone loss at the same time? Well, research suggests that bone ...click here to read more

“Sorry, can you repeat that?” “Would you mind speaking a little louder?” If you find yourself repeating those phrases to friends and family, you’re probably starting to experience hearing loss. Hearing loss can be a natural part of the aging process, but it doesn’t mean you have to sit back and let it happen. In ...click here to read more

Noise pollution in America is becoming a large problem not only because of the loud noise, but because it raises the risk of heart disease in seniors. Noise pollution can result from automobiles – cars, buses and planes – public areas like schools and even within the home. Everywhere we turn there is noise. The ...click here to read more

Have you ever had to say, “Sorry, can you repeat that?” because you missed something that was said to you? It can be embarrassing and frustrating to always have to ask people to repeat themselves. Aging can lead to more, “I didn’t quite get that, could you say it again?” type statements, which leads us ...click here to read more