Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss?
If you’ve ever gotten a migraine while at work or out with friends at Langer’s Bar & Grill, you know what a pain they can be. Research indicates that having them may also slightly increase your risk of experiencing sudden hearing loss. Let’s take a closer look at the connection between migraines, hearing loss and…
How To Watch TV When Using Hearing Aids
While it’s always great to spend an evening out with friends somewhere like The Marina Lodge, sometimes you want to just spend a cozy night curled up in front of the TV. If you have hearing loss, watching TV, like all activities that require listening, can be more difficult. You may find it harder to…
Is There a Connection Between High Cholesterol and Hearing Loss?
Cholesterol is a lipid that is produced by your liver and found in your blood and cells. It can also be absorbed by eating certain foods. In the correct amount, cholesterol is essential for your body to function. However, too much cholesterol can lead to significant health problems, including hearing loss. What the Research Says…
Does Cold Weather Cause Tinnitus?
We are deep into fall and approaching winter. The days are shorter and colder, and with the change in weather, you may have noticed an increase in your tinnitus. If so, you’re not alone. A study looking at internet search trends for the term tinnitus found that “there are significant seasonal trends for Internet search…
Boo! How to Protect Your Hearing From Loud Noises This Halloween
Halloween is a time for dressing up, trick-or-treating and attending a variety of fun and festive activities. However, it’s important to know that certain events, like a haunted house or Halloween parties, may be loud enough to put you at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Hearing loss can occur from…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
If you’re a fan of hiking places like Fort Defiance State Park, you probably know to keep an eye out for black-legged ticks, otherwise known as deer ticks, as their bite has the ability to spread Lyme disease. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause problems ranging from joint pain, severe fatigue, neurological issues and hearing…
Why Does Hearing Loss Often Come With Age?
Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a gradual and progressive type of hearing loss that occurs as people get older. How Many Older Adults Experience Hearing Loss? According to data compiled by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50…
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated? Hearing loss affects approximately 48 million Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. This can have devastating effects on physical and mental health, as left untreated, hearing loss is associated with depression,…
Is It Autism or Hearing Loss?
The best treatment for any disorder or medical condition is contingent on an accurate diagnosis. Due to many overlapping symptoms, children with autism are often misdiagnosed with severe hearing loss or deafness. Being able to recognize the signs of hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder is key to ensuring your child is getting the early intervention they…
Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
Researchers are constantly working to improve hearing aids and make it easier for users to understand sounds and speech in any environment. A recent study out of Germany created a human speech recognition model based on machine learning that produced some exciting results. What is Machine Learning and How Does it Help Hearing Aids? Machine…