Even a mild hearing loss increases your risk of memory and balance issues by 3x! Have your hearing checked annually.
May is better hearing month!
May is Better Hearing Month at Rocky Mountain Audiology- since hearing loss occurs gradually, many people with a mild hearing loss do not realize they have a problem or that their hearing has changed. Hearing loss is an invisible condition and typically is not tested or discussed during routine physicals. HEAR WELL. STAY VITAL. The ability …
Evidence of Neurocognitive Benefit From Hearing Aid Use
A powerful article in Frontiers in Neuroscience reported that hearing aid use reversed the negative effects on brain function caused by untreated hearing loss. Brain function was measured by recording cortical evoked potentials. The subjects also experienced significant improvements in speech perception in noise and cognitive performance. The researchers concluded: These results provide preliminary evidence that . …
Tips for wearing a face mask with hearing aids
Wearing a face mask in public has become increasingly common, even required in some public places, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been well documented that people with hearing loss have found it to be increasingly challenging to communicate with others who are wearing masks, as they muffle sound and eliminate lip reading cues. Unfortunately, …
When Your Hearing Disappears Suddenly
Each year, between five and 30 per 100,000 individuals unexpectedly lose their hearing in the space of a minute or over a few hours because of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Sadly, immediate medical help is often not sought because the symptoms of SSNHL and other types of hearing loss are very similar and can …
Study Links Smoking with Increased Risk of Hearing Loss
Another reason to quit smoking: Current smokers were up to 70 percent more likely to develop high-frequency hearing loss than non-smokers, according to a Japanese study. Published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, the study included more than 50,000 Japanese participants (ages 20-64) who did not have hearing loss at baseline. As part of …
Hearing Loss Linked With More Accidental Injuries
Older adults with self-reported poor hearing may be more accident prone, says a study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined responses from a representative sample of adults (18 years and older) who participated in the 2014 National Health Interview Survey. More than 6 million respondents reported experiencing an …
Yoga for People with Hearing Loss!
Yoga combines physical poses with the philosophy of patience and self-acceptance. Its health benefits include developing stronger muscles, better balance, and increased flexibility. A robust yoga practice can also help people cope with the day-to-day frustrations of living with hearing loss. When combined with meditation, and stress reduction it can also help minimize tinnitus symptoms. …
Five ways hearing aids can help you live longer!
1. Hearing aids can improve your balance Wearing hearing aids consistently helps you hear better, which frees up your brain’s resources to deal with other issues, such as walking and maintaining your balance. More than likely, you have been walking since you were an infant. You do not even think about how to balance while walking …
Tips for Keeping your Holidays Hearing Friendly!
Keep these tips in mind to help your loved one stay involved in the celebrations: Seek out quiet areas for one-on-one conversations – No doubt about it, the kitchen is an exciting place to be as the meal is cooking, sauce needs stirring, and dishes are clanking. The living room can be a fun spot for …