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Category Archives: Hearing Health

Protect Your Hearing This Summer

The world comes to life in summer, and there are far more sounds to enjoy. Birds chirping, brooks babbling, waves hitting the shore, and even live music as you walk down the boulevard can all contribute to sound of the summer. Of course, there are also leaf blowers, lawnmowers, sporting events, concerts, fireworks, and the ...click here to read more

Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

At its best, hearing loss can be an inconvenience. At its worst, it’s a debilitating condition that can increase social isolation and contribute to memory issues and dementia. But is hearing loss reversible? It depends. Some forms of hearing loss can be treated with full hearing restored. In other cases, the damage is permanent, and ...click here to read more

Is That Ringing in Your Ears Meniere’s Disease?

If the ringing in your ears lasts well after the Memorial Day fireworks, you might be wondering why. There could be several explanations, but one could be Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that impacts hearing balance. It is one of the most common causes of dizziness and can also lead ...click here to read more

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Fall Risk May Increase If Inner Ear Is Damaged

People with Alzheimer’s are already at a higher risk for falls than the average person. A new study suggests that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance could be a major reason. The vestibular system is an intricate network consisting of several canals and bony structures deep inside the inner ear. The impaired ...click here to read more

Falls Are a Major Problem in People with Alzheimer’s Disease, but It Can Be Predicted by Diagnosing Inner Ear System Damage

A new study has found a link between damage to the inner ear system in Alzheimer’s disease patients and an increased risk of falls. The research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is believed to be one of the first to demonstrate the vestibular system’s effect on balance. Falls are a fundamental problem in ...click here to read more

Women Begin to Experience Better Hearing with Age

Now, here’s something you want to hear: hearing retention is on the rise, particularly among aging women. Hearing loss is a common occurrence with advancing age, but new research suggests that hearing loss is becoming less common than it once was. Researchers from the University of Toronto studied hearing loss between 2008 and 2017 and ...click here to read more

Coronavirus May Infect the Ear and Cause Hearing and Balance Problems

The more that’s learned about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the more far-reaching it seems. New research suggests that COVID-19 can infect the ear and affect hearing and balance. Reports of COVID-19 patients with symptoms like hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, and balance problems prompted MIT scientists to look at how the virus may ...click here to read more

Better Hearing Could Be Within Your Reach

There aren’t many options for people who’ve experienced hearing loss. Either you fork over thousands of dollars for an audiologist to fit you for a hearing aid, or you lose the ability to communicate. The first option is not realistic for many. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 15 percent of Americans ...click here to read more

The Daily Routine That Could Be Ruining Your Hearing and Increasing Your Risk for Dementia

It’s become a natural reflex to put on a pair of earphones or earbuds every day. Whether you’re tuning into a Bluetooth television, listening to a podcast, playing your favorite song, or participating in a virtual meeting, these personal audio devices are turning into bodily extensions. After all, they are extremely convenient. They let you ...click here to read more