Category Archives: Hearing Health

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

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

Cotton swabs and candling are just a couple of the ways people commonly clean their ears. But is it doing any good? Probably not. And in some cases, certainly not. You really don’t need to clean the inside of the ears. In fact, the stuff that most people are trying to get rid of, earwax, ...click here to read more

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

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

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

Hearing loss in older adults may come with a cost. It could mean a higher risk for dementia. Hearing loss is a natural part of aging but ignoring it could cause much more harm than good. According to the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care report, age-related hearing loss is the most significant modifiable ...click here to read more

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

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

Sometimes a simple problem can cause a major health scare. A few weeks ago, my mother was struggling to hear and even navigate around her home. She was hit with a severe dizzy spell, and after it did not subside for a day, decided to visit her doctor. The doctor took a look and identified ...click here to read more

The ability to fully enjoy sound slips for everybody over time. It might be temporary, but it could also be permanent. How you assess and react could make a huge difference not only in your ability to enjoy the sound but how your overall health progresses. In some cases, you may be able to regain ...click here to read more

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

The longer you’ve been alive, the higher your risk for hearing impairment. It can occur over time, and at some point, it is likely to become more noticeable and potentially debilitating. Poor hearing is associated with loneliness, low self-esteem, and an increased risk for depression and dementia. Hearing loss, however, is not a guarantee. If ...click here to read more

Constant ringing in your ears can send you to the brink. Not only does it impair hearing and make it tough to focus, it can interrupt various aspects of daily life. Medically known as tinnitus, there are a number of potential reasons you’re experiencing ringing in your ears. The most common is exposure to loud ...click here to read more