How Gender Affects Hearing Loss
Many things can affect your likelihood of having hearing loss, including age, certain illnesses and exposure to loud noises. It appears gender might be a risk factor for hearing loss as well. Men tend to have higher rates of hearing loss than women of a similar age. However, this has more to do with lifestyle…
How to Handle the Holidays with Hearing Loss
Thanksgiving has already come and gone, and we are right in the middle of the holiday season. No matter how you celebrate this time of year, chances are your social calendars are quite packed! Whether it’s family get-togethers, office parties, or a trip to the Magic of McKee Festival of Lights you’re probably preparing for…
The Heritage of Hearing and How Genetics Plays a Part
Many diseases and conditions seem to have a genetic component to them, and researchers continue to learn more about those connections every day. From cancer to heart conditions to rare disorders, genetics can often play a role in increasing your risk of developing certain conditions. This is true for some types of hearing loss as…
How Untreated Hearing Loss May Lead to Loneliness
Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of how much social connection one has, while social isolation is a lack of social contact. Though social isolation can lead to loneliness, some people feel lonely without being socially isolated. Hearing loss is a risk factor for both feelings of loneliness and social isolation/withdrawal. We explore…
Trouble Processing Sounds Associated with Decline in Other Cognitive Functions
Do you enjoy taking classes at Art Works of Vero? While it may be easy to follow along now, if you have hearing loss, it could make it difficult – especially because a recent study has linked a certain type of hearing loss with mild cognitive impairment. About the Study The research team, led by…
The Impact of Untreated Hearing Loss on Your Brain Health
When you leave your hearing loss untreated, you put yourself at an increased risk of falling, developing depression or anxiety and experiencing cognitive decline. Recent research shows exactly what impact untreated hearing loss can have on your brain health, which we review below. About the Study In 2019, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and…
Speech-in-Noise Hearing Impairment Associated with Increased Dementia Risk
If you only have trouble hearing and following conversations in noisy environments like Ocean Grill, you may feel that your hearing isn’t that bad and doesn’t pose any risks to your health or wellbeing. However, recent research shows that people with a speech-in-noise hearing impairment having an elevated risk of developing dementia. What the Research…
Strategies for Coping with Brain Fog Caused by Hearing Problems
Do you ever feel tired or ‘foggy’ after a social event or long conversation? Do you find it hard to follow along at all-day conferences at Indian River State College Schreiber Conference Center? If so, you’re not alone. It turns out this feeling of brain fog is common for people with hearing loss. Below we…
Risk of Dementia Doubles for Those with Hearing & Vision Loss
A lot changes as we age, both for better and for worse. We become wiser; we create memories with our loved ones, like taking walks around the Lagoon Greenway; we develop wrinkles around our eyes after years of laughter, and maybe we lose some of our hearing and eyesight. While these changes are normal, some…
Hearing Loss Associated with Memory and Mental Health Problems During Pandemic
There’s a lot of turmoil and conflict going on in the world, but there’s one thing we can all agree on: this pandemic is hard to cope with. While stay-at-home orders are important for keeping us safe from the virus, they’ve also caused many to be cut off from their support systems and spend more…