Question: How serious are the noises and ringing that I have in my ears? Answer: Unwanted noises in your ears is termed tinnitus. Tinnitus affects approximately one out of five people. It is a perception of sound often described as...
Can Hearing Loss Cause Memory Loss?
Question: I’m concerned that my hearing loss may cause memory loss later in life. Could that happen to me? Answer: I can reassure you that treating hearing loss with hearing aids and early intervention is an appropriate first step for...
Early Hearing Testing: 6 Reasons It Matters
There’s an old saying that “Knowing is half the battle,” and that adage couldn’t be truer when it comes to your hearing and quality of life. Hearing loss affects more than your ability to communicate, so we’re sharing six reasons...
Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Question: How is Diabetes linked to hearing loss? Answer: Changes caused by diabetes can injure tiny arteries and nerves in the inner ear resulting in permanent damage and hearing loss of 25 dB or more. Nearly 10% of the...
Does smoking impact loss of hearing?
Question: Does smoking impact loss of hearing? Answer: Research shows that cigarette smoking has an increased risk of hearing loss in humans. Cigarette smoking may negatively affect hearing through ototoxic effects or by restricting oxygen in the blood that...
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The human body is complex. So complex, in fact, that some things you read about it might seem downright far-fetched. For example, your heart health affects your hearing health. The Heart–Hearing Link That might sound a little squirrelly, but it’s...