Can Cardio Help Your Hearing?
As 2020 wraps up and the COVID-19 vaccine gives us a sense of hope for the new year, many people will be itching to get back in the gym in the upcoming months. There are many benefits to cardiovascular fitness, including improved mood, better sleep and sharper cognition. Research also shows that getting the recommended…
Dealing with Hearing Loss in the Workplace
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that approximately 60% of Americans with hearing loss are in either the workforce or an educational setting. While hearing loss may mean you need a few accommodations, it doesn’t mean you can’t be as productive or efficient as your colleagues with normal hearing. Most issues stem from…
How Bad Is Untreated Hearing Loss for Your Brain?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it often develops so slowly many are unaware they have it until it becomes difficult to treat. In addition, many people who exhibit symptoms tend to live in denial; this may be because they are unwilling to admit they need help or because they associate hearing aids with…
Bus & Truck Drivers Are at Risk for Hearing Loss
Background noise is everywhere, and when it’s especially loud or ongoing, it can cause irreversible damage to the ears. There are some professions where noise-induced hearing loss is somewhat expected, like in construction, military or air traffic, but some other jobs you may not expect also put hearing at risk. A recent study of bus…
Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer’s?
Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million people across the country. Research over the years has uncovered strong correlations between hearing loss and other health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety and even dementia. New research is showing exactly how hearing loss may contribute to the most common type of dementia: Alzheimer’s disease….
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Aaron’s Hearing Aid &…
Is Hearing Loss a Symptom of COVID 19?
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a public health emergency on January 30, 2020, and ever since then, doctors and researchers have been learning new symptoms and side effects of the virus. While only small studies have been conducted on the topic, researchers are now suspecting that hearing loss may be added to the list…
Hearing Aids: The Hidden Cost of Waiting
More than 48 million Americans live with hearing loss, but only about 20 percent choose to treat their condition. Many elect not to wear hearing aids because of the stigma associated with the devices or they simply believe they can get along fine without them. But experts agree that hearing aids can do more than…
Safe Headphone Usage for Kids
With school moving to an online format and stay-at-home orders in place, family members may find themselves seeking out their own listening spaces within an otherwise crowded house. Many achieve this by wearing headphones for multiple hours a day. While this may help keep the peace, it can be damaging to your children’s ears. Headphones…
Breaking Down Hearing Loss Degrees
Do you know your type and degree of hearing loss? The answer is most likely no. But that’s okay, because your audiologist sure does. Below is a breakdown of why your degree of hearing loss matters and how this information influences your audiologist’s treatment recommendation. How Is Sound Measured? Sound is measured in both volume…