Studies Show that Hearing Loss is Connected to Other Health Conditions Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older-something not worth doing much about. They were wrong. Turns out, hearing loss isn’t fussy about age. More than half of us with hearing …
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Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like. It can also be a combination of sounds, and for many, the sound of their tinnitus actually changes. It can be constant or intermittent and …
Pain Relievers Increase Hearing Loss in Women? Have a headache? Pop two aspirin. It is second nature to reach for pain relievers, but could there be consequences from popping these pills too frequently? The link between no steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Ibuprofen, and hearing loss tends to be greater In women, especially for …
Myths About Hearing Loss The idea that hearing loss only happens to the aged – and is an unavoidable circumstance of aging- is just one of many commonly believed myths about the issue. The truth is that hearing loss affects all age groups. Only 40 percent of people with hearing loss are older than 64. …
Cancer Treatment and Hearing Loss Regardless of age, cancer patients may experience a variety of common side effects caused by chemo and radiation therapies, such as nausea and hair loss. But many people may be unaware that hearing loss is also a common side effect, and can impact patients years after treatment. Toxicities from chemotherapy …
Link Between Depression and Hearing Loss The link between unaddressed hearing loss and depression is compelling. For example, a large-scale study by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) found that people 50 and older with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, …
How loud is too loud? We all know that exposure to loud noises is a leading cause of hearing loss. But just how loud is too loud? Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dB over time, will cause hearing loss. To know if a sound is loud enough to damage your ears, …
