Hearing Aids are One of the Secrets of Cognitive Super Agers
People who live till 100 or older are referred to as centenarians, and make up less than one percent of the U.S. population. However, of those who do, many are still cognitively sharp and quick. Nearly 15 percent of people age 70 and older experience some form...
Earwax May Be the Cause of Hearing Loss among Assisted Living Residents
Do you have an elderly family member in an assisted living facility experiencing hearing loss? Studies have shown that the main cause of hearing loss is Presbycusis, hearing loss due to aging. But what might come as a surprise to you is a simple culprit for hearing...
The Dos and Don’ts of Hearing Aids
When you wear hearing aids, it is important to have a daily routine to keep them working properly. At the same time, there are certain things to avoid with respect to hearing aid use and care, especially things that can potentially damage them to the point of having...
Can You Hear While Sleeping?
Can you recall a time you were sleeping and someone softly saying the sound of your voice roused you from a dream? This scene isn’t just archetypal, it actually says something about how our hearing works when we sleep. Sleep is described as an altered state that our...
A Link between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep Issues
If you have ever heard a buzzing or ringing in your ears that seems to have no external source, you are most likely dealing with tinnitus. Tinnitus is most often caused by damage to the nerves and cells of the inner ear that send signals to the brain. When these cells...
Acupuncture for Hearing Loss & Tinnitus: Does it Really Work?
Hearing loss leads as the third most common illness in the United States amongst people 65 and older. The most common type of hearing loss is classified as sensorineural and is often caused by age related or noise induced hearing loss, ototoxic medications and head...
Occupational Hearing Hazards: Firefighters in FL Sue Siren Maker
Firefighting is not a quiet profession. Key elements of fighting fires involve loud equipment, chaotic situations and long exposures to extra-loud fire sirens. Now, a group of firefighters in Palm Beach County, Florida, is suing the siren company, Federal Signal, for...