Regular hearing checkups are a good idea If you’re proactive about your health and well-being — and more of us are today than ever before — then you may already test your hearing regularly. But if you don’t and you want to know why you should, keep reading. Benjamin Franklin famously said “An ounce of prevention…
The quick and frank answer to the question, “Can hearing loss be restored?” is no, once hearing is lost, you cannot restore it to how it was. But notice the “how it was” part of that answer. That’s because, while you can’t go back to the way you used to hear, you can still absolutely…
Golf and hearing loss: why golf is a great sport for the hearing impaired Jordan Fuller, over at Golf Influence, explains why golf is a perfect pastime for those with hearing loss. Having optimal hearing is important when playing a round of golf, although golfers who wear hearing aids may find them to be more…
Why do my ears feel plugged? If you’ve ever flown, you most likely know the sensation of your ears plugging up. Irritating, right? Here’s why that happens. The most common reason for ears to feel clogged or plugged is due to something called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is pronounced “You-Station”). The Eustachian tube connects the…
Should you get a hearing test? Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently? Or maybe you’re struggling to follow a conversation when there is background noise? If so, these could be indicators that you have a…
If you’re an older adult — or care for someone who is — falling is likely high on your list ofworries. And for good reason. According to the National Council on Aging:• Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-relatedinjury.• Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal…
One in five with hearing loss feel lonely, and it’s affecting their health.By Archelle Georgiou Loneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting andvirtually harmless. While short periods of loneliness may not have negative effects, prolongedloneliness is toxic and increases the risk of dying by 26%. In fact, loneliness is…
