Can Holiday Toys Damage a Child’s Hearing?
Your child may be enjoying their new favorite toys they got from All Things Kids during the holidays, but audiologists warn that some toys can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Below we review how loud sounds cause damage, which toys are the loudest and how to play with a loud toy safely. About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss…
How Hearing Loss Hurts Physical Function
Research has shown that hearing loss can have a negative effect on physical performance. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the connection between hearing loss and physical function among older adults in the United States. They used data from 2,956 patients collected between 2011-2019. Among those: 33% had normal hearing 40% had mild…
National Diabetes Month: How Diabetes & Hearing Loss Are Related
Have you heard? November is National Diabetes Month! Not only is it a great time to educate yourself about this chronic health condition, you can also learn what other disorders have been linked to it. Hearing loss is one of these conditions; we review the connection below. About the Study One study, conducted by researchers…
The Beat of Your Own Drum: Musical Hallucinations
One lesser-known condition that some people with hearing loss experience is called musical ear syndrome (MES). People who have this condition hear music or singing when there is none. Though these experiences are referred to as musical hallucinations, MES is not the result of any psychological condition or a sign of dementia. Absent any other…
Is There a Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Anemia?
Hearing loss affects more than 48 million Americas, making it the third most common physical condition in the U.S. Despite how common the condition is, the causes are not fully understood. One newer area of research is the connection between hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia. What Is Anemia? Anemia occurs when your blood does…
Teaching Children About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Children are sponges, absorbing information from their parents, teachers and peers. Life lessons such as how to safely cross the street or never talk to strangers can save their life. Passing along information about the causes of noise-induced hearing loss and ways to prevent it can protect their hearing health for years to come. What…
Why Is Hearing Loss Associated with an Increased Risk of Falling?
While we have all heard the myth that when one of the body’s senses is impaired, others become heightened, this is not always the case. In fact, difficulty hearing can negatively affect your sense of balance. We review this connection below. The Connection Between Hearing and Balance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate…