Untreated Hearing Loss Could Be the Cause of Your Depression
Having hearing loss puts you at a greater risk for depression. According to research, approximately 11.4% of adults with a self-reported hearing problem said they had moderate to severe depression compared to 5.9% of those without hearing loss.1 Hearing loss also increases your risk of dementia, which can contribute to depression—experts believe that up to…
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month 2024: Connecting People
It’s May, which means it’s National Speech-Language-Hearing Month(NSLHM)! Formerly known as Better Hearing and Speech Month, NSLHM is a time when the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) joins forces with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to raise awareness about hearing and speech disorders. This year’s theme is “Connecting People.” Having strong relationships…
Break Free From the Stress of Tinnitus
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when we reflect on the causes of stress, including health issues like tinnitus. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can create incredible stress for some people. The constant noise is annoying and disruptive. In one study of 100 tinnitus patients, only 25 had no stress, 44 had mild…
World Hearing Day Does Your Ears a World of Good
Hearing loss is a global phenomenon—nearly 477 million people worldwide have it.1 To raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and deafness and promote ear and hearing care for people everywhere, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Hearing Day, held on March 3 each year. In honor of World Hearing Day, we’d like…
Managing Tinnitus With Hearing Devices
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is a widespread problem, affecting about 10% of U.S. adults.1 In honor of this month’s Tinnitus Awareness Week, we want to let you know about an easy solution for managing tinnitus symptoms—wearing hearing devices. Since almost anything that can cause hearing loss can also cause tinnitus, many individuals diagnosed with…
The Link Between Thyroid Disease and Hearing Loss
Nearly 60% of the estimated 20 million Americans who have thyroid disease aren’t aware that they have the condition.1 Another thing they may not know? Thyroid disease can impact your hearing. Since January is Thyroid Awareness Month, now’s the perfect time to learn more about the thyroid and your ears. What Does the Thyroid Do?…
The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Dementia
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about the brain and support those struggling with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s affects an estimated six million Americans and kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.1 World Alzheimer’s Month is also an…
Choose Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging
What do hearing loss and stress have in common? Reducing both can lead to healthier aging in the long run, including a decrease in cognitive decline. Studies show that higher stress throughout life can lead to a greater chance of cognitive decline in one’s later years1 and that older individuals with untreated hearing loss have…
The Link Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss
Approximately 37 million U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD), with many unaware that they have it until it reaches an advanced stage.1 People with CKD are at a greater risk of developing other health issues, including hearing loss, than those without CKD. Evidence shows that approximately 54% of individuals with moderate CKD also have…
Intro to Hearing Tests: Everything you Need to Know
Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual’s hearing health journey. Here are answers to common questions about them. Should I Get a Hearing Test Early? Since hearing loss happens gradually over time, many people are unaware they have it until it reaches an advanced stage. Unfortunately, untreated hearing loss has serious…