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How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Mood
It’s common for people with hearing loss to also experience mood problems. More specifically, it’s common for this population to experience mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. We review more about this connection and how you can improve your mood below. What Does the Research Show? A study published in the journal Frontiers of…
Is Hearing Loss Reversible?
If you’ve been noticing any muffled hearing or any degree of hearing loss, whether at the office or when out for coffee with friends at The Nostalgic Bean, it’s important to get it checked out right away. While most hearing loss is permanent and requires treatment with hearing aids or other assistive listening devices, some…
How to Plan a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Wedding
Hearing loss is common. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations.” If you’re getting married, this is an important fact…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Genetics?
Genetics are responsible for a lot of things, including how to tell you how tall you’ll get and what color eyes you have. They also play a role in the development of certain medical conditions, including hearing loss. Genes Play a Role in Newborn Hearing Loss The vast majority of newborns are tested for hearing…
Spinal Cord Injuries Can Lead to Hearing Loss
Your spinal cord is the bundle of nerves that runs through the center of your vertebrae. Its job is to carry messages from your brain to the rest of your body about sensation and movement. Did you know that if you injure your spinal cord, you’re more likely to experience hearing loss? We review more…
Benefits of a Hearing Test
According to one study published in the journal Health Technology Assessment, “A simple systematic screen, using an audiometric screening instrument, has been shown to be acceptable to people in the age range 55-74 years, is likely to provide substantial benefit and may be cost-effective to those in that target group.” Below we review other benefits…
What Do Fluttering Sounds in the Ear Mean?
Though it may sound odd, it’s not uncommon for some people to experience fluttering sounds in the ear. It’s been described as akin to having butterfly wings flap in your ear, or in other cases, more comparable to helicopter blades. While it can be a bit disconcerting, it’s rarely a sign of any serious health…
What Is TMJ-Related Hearing Loss?
The temporomandibular joint – more commonly referred to as the TMJ – is the hinge between your lower jaw and temporal bone. If you experience TMJ problems, it is known as TMJ disorder. Since the TMJ is located near the ears, TMJ disorder can also affect their function, resulting in symptoms such as pain, tinnitus…
What Are the Differences Between Being Deaf & Hard of Hearing?
According to a study published in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, approximately one in 20 Americans are currently deaf or hard of hearing. But what exactly is the difference between these two conditions? We answer this question below. How Hearing Loss Is Classified Hearing loss is classified based on severity. The classifications…
A Type of Glaucoma May Increase Your Risk of Tinnitus
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can lead to blindness. New research has shown that a type of glaucoma known as primary open-angle glaucoma may increase your risk of experiencing tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is described as a ringing in the ears but can also sound like…
