“What was that?” If this seems to be your tagline the last time you socialized then it may be time to have your hearing tested. All too often, people put off suspected hearing loss- on average, seven to ten years, in fact without understanding the risk. Hearing loss has not only been linked to increased issues in communication but surprisingly …
World Hearing Day 2023 is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all.” World Hearing Day 2023 will emphasize the crucial role of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care as a critical aspect of universal health coverage. The key messages of World Hearing Day 2023 include the prevalence of ear and …
Did you know that close to 2.5 billion people are predicted to have some kind of hearing disorder by 2050? Or that hearing disorders are among the most common sensory processing disorders, affecting more than 1 in 10 Americans. Though people of all ages can have hearing loss disorders, those between 60 and 70 years old are more likely to …
Hearing loss can sneak up on you slowly and before you know it, you may be struggling to follow conversations or with hearing the TV. Impacting nearly 1 in 5 people, hearing loss is likely much more common than you may think. Over 48 million people live with some degree of impaired but but only a third of people who …
March is almost here, and you may have already noticed early buds forming on trees and more sounds of birds chirping around you—or have you? One of the most common signs of hearing loss is struggling to hear sounds others speak about casually such as alarms, leaves blowing in the breeze or the sounds of birds. These are sounds of …
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
What are the essential pillars of health as we age? Well, according to Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, adjunct professor of psychiatry, University of California San Diego “Exercise, diet, sleep, and hearing are four major factors that impact our aging,” During a the 2017 session at the Neuroscience Educational Institute (NEI) Congress Dr Stahl explains the importance of addressing these …
Do you have a loved one or co-worker with hearing loss? Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss so you may know someone who experiences hearing challenges. Hearing loss can be stressful and overwhelming to deal with on a daily basis. Though it is incredibly common (impacting over 48 million people), people still do not know …
The Most Common Causes Hearing loss comes on as a result of prolonged exposure to loud noise. Such exposure commonly happens in our places of employment. A broad range of industries such as construction, mining, agriculture, manufacturing and nightlife can all be particularly risky. Many of our most popular pastimes pose just as much danger, whether it is frequenting massive …
The Lesser-Known Consequences of Vices Normalized as it may have once been, by now there has been decades of research to prove decisively that smoking is a profoundly damaging habit. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attributes one out of every five deaths in the U.S. to smoking. Smoking causes lung cancer, as well as cancer in all …
