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Imagine getting instant hearing help the second a gathering becomes louder, taking calls straight from your hearing aids or, cooler yet, using them to track your steps, exercise, and interactions — all from the palm of your hand.
Read MoreCNN reports that a new study published in The Lancet indicates that hearing aids may cut your risk of dementia in half.
Read MoreIf there ever was a cure for the summertime blues, it’s hearing aids: The power of better hearing allows you to enjoy everything from dining alfresco with family to relaxing to the sound of waves at the beach.
Read MoreNoise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only preventable cause of hearing loss. When exposed to loud sounds, it may feel like you are adjusting to them over time, but your ears and brain, unfortunately, will not.
Once you lose your hearing from exposure to loud sounds, it will not recover (though it can usually be treated). Noise-induced hearing loss is typically gradual — by the time you notice it, it is often too late to prevent damage.
Read MoreDid you know that your heart health is linked to your hearing health? There’s an important connection between your ears and your heart, and neglecting your cardiovascular system could spell trouble for your hearing. Dr. Archelle Georgiou answers common questions on this connection and provides proactive tips to keep in mind.
Read MoreThe evidence linking hearing loss to an increased risk of developing dementia keeps piling up. One Johns Hopkins study found that people with severe hearing loss are five times more at risk for developing dementia than people without hearing loss. Another one found that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia by 50 percent.
Read MoreNo one ever said starting a new journey was easy, especially when it involves your health. But when it comes to staying connected to the world around you, taking that first step toward maintaining your hearing is one of the best things you can do — for yourself, and for the people you care about.
Read MoreGetting used to new hearing aids does take a little extra effort on your part. They aren’t like glasses where everything is instantly clearer the moment you put them on. They take time, patience, and practice.
Read MoreOn average, people wait 4.8 years until getting an initial professional hearing evaluation, then wait another 7-10 years before taking action. According to the Lancet report, hearing loss is one of the most modifiable risk factors to possibly prevent or delay cognitive decline.
Read MoreOften thought of as a ringing in the ears, tinnitus is the presence of sound when no sound is present. Tinnitus can present itself in many ways such as buzzing, hissing, roaring, or swooshing. Tinnitus can be constant or intermittent, and there are factors that may make your tinnitus seem worse throughout the day, such as stress, fatigue, caffeine and more.
Read MoreThe signs of hearing loss aren’t always as apparent as chronic pain or other medical issues. Much like vision loss — when a person may begin holding books closer or squinting while driving at night — the signs of hearing loss are usually subtle and gradual. They can even blend in with your life.
Read MoreCerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear.
Read MoreHearing loss can be caused by several different factors including aging, injury, noise exposure, and even heredity. Those factors affect the auditory nerve, causing sensorineural hearing loss, which is the most common type of hearing loss.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNot sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss.
Read MoreWhen you hear the word “earwax”, you might immediately think YUCK! But, did you know that earwax actually plays an important role in the health of your ear?
Read MoreLoneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting and virtually harmless. While short periods of loneliness may not have negative effects, prolonged loneliness is toxic and increases the risk of dying by 26%.
Read MoreFace masks have unequivocally been a good thing when it comes to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. But they present challenges when trying to communicate with others. Especially if you or the person you’re communicating with has hearing loss.
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An interesting thing about hearing loss is that the person who has it is frequently the last to know — or at least late to admit it.
It’s others, usually, who notice it first: by a TV that’s played too loud, or because they’re constantly asked to repeat themselves or — in the case of a spouse — answer the question, “what did he just say?”
So today’s hearing fact is less surprising than it should be. In a study of people 60 or older, nearly half who were tested with mild hearing loss didn’t think they had any at all.
Hearing loss is, typically, gradual. It can take years for it to get to a point where the consequences are overt. But even mild hearing loss can negatively impact our quality of life and, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, double our risk for dementia.
Our advice is to be aware of hearing loss and proactively seek help before it causes irreversible challenges. You can start by contacting Land of Lincoln by clicking here. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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