What Is Airplane Ear and How Can You Prevent It?
Airplane ear, so called because it occurs most frequently during take-off and landing during a flight, is one of the most common health problems for people traveling on air routes. It is a condition most often associated with popping in the ears but may exhibit other symptoms including but limited to: Severe cases may also…
Can Ear Piercings Affect Your Hearing Aids
Millions of people have their ears pierced, and millions of people have hearing loss. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), “about 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you are someone who uses hearing aids, you may be wondering if your piercings will get in…
Can Hot Weather Harm Your Hearing Aids?
Vero Beach can get quite hot and humid in the summertime. If you are a hearing aid user, you may be wondering if hot temperatures can damage your device. How Warm Weather Can Affect Your Hearing Aids Warm weather can affect your hearing aids in a variety of different ways. For starters, your body temperatures…
Don’t Ignore The Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Studies show hearing loss can lead to depression, anxiety, social isolation, shame, awkwardness, inadequacy and anger. Acknowledging these emotions and dealing with them as they arise can be essential in your hearing treatment journey. Let’s look at how these emotions arise and what you can do to manage them through the use of hearing aids….
How Hearing Aids Can Relieve Stress
Everyone goes through periods of high stress. Life has its ups and downs and different challenges for all of us. For many people, hearing loss can be a stressor in their lives. The good news is that treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can help reduce that stress. Why Hearing Loss is Stressful Hearing…
How To Help Your Child Adjust To Wearing Hearing Aids in the Classroom
Before your child heads back to Vero Beach Elementary School, you want to ensure they have everything they need to succeed. If your child wears hearing aids, you might need to take a few additional steps to help them be fully prepared for the new school year. Speak With Your Child’s Teacher About Their Hearing…
How are Animals Helping Scientists Improve Hearing Aids?
You might think that a spider lurking in your kitchen or the fly buzzing in your face at Lagoon Greenway is nothing but a nuisance. However, researchers see them as helpful in unlocking the secrets to better hearing aids. Background Noise and Hearing Aid Limitations You might be wondering how insects could possibly help anyone…
Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
If you’re forgetful, purchasing a day planner from Vero Beach Book Center may help. But if you experience forgetfulness due to cognitive decline, there’s another solution that may help even more: wearing hearing aids. Recent research shows that wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline and improve brain function in older adults. Hearing Loss Statistics…
Hearing Aids Can Help Your Mental and Cognitive Health
Hearing aids can do more than improve your hearing ability. Research has shown they can also help prevent or delay the onset of cognitive and mental health issues like dementia, depression and anxiety. The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive and Mental Health Researchers at the University of Michigan examined the association between hearing aids…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Your Brain
At present, there is no cure for dementia. This is worrisome since the population’s age is steadily rising, as is the prevalence of this cognitive impairment. Fortunately, hearing aids have been shown to possibly prevent or delay a dementia diagnosis. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia Hearing loss is a well-established risk factor for…