Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “hearing loss”
What exactly is age-related hearing loss, and why do so many people experience this side effect of aging? (It’s true: approximately 35 million Americans suffer from some level of hearing loss.) What happens to our bodies as we age? Aging and Our Bodies It’s no secret — our bodies change as we age. Growing older involves lots of physical shifts, …
Did you know that nutrition and physical activity levels impact hearing health? I’m certain that you didn’t need yet another reason to eat healthy and workout regularly, but just in case — let us continue to encourage you! Yes, it’s true: a recent white paper published by Starkey Hearing Technologies and written by Dr. Chris Spankovich discusses this interesting research …
Eric Clapton recently announced what could be described as every musician’s nightmare: he is experiencing hearing loss, along with persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus). The 72 year old musician explained that he’s going deaf, and the realities associated with hearing loss are making him anxious about his performance schedule this year. Long considered one of the top guitarist in …
So, by now you probably know that Huey Lewis cancelled all of his tour dates for the remainder of 2018. This included the performances scheduled for South Florida earlier in the year. And, you probably understand that it had to do with his hearing health –and, something called Meniere’s Disease. But, you might not know or understand what’s really going …
Hearing loss and aging is no joke, and when you schedule an appointment for a comprehensive hearing examination at Decibels Audiology, you WILL get the whole truth. However, there are a few things that most audiologists aren’t really willing to tell you during your appointment. Curious?! Think this post might be about body odor? Don’t worry, it’s not. 1. Hearing …
Here’s a “no duh!” for you today: Don’t smoke! Smoking tobacco is bad for your overall health. “Of course it is!” you might be tempted to retort. That epic teenager-y eye roll that follows makes for dramatic effect. Yes, you probably know and understand many of the risks of smoking. However, did you know that smokers may be at greater …
In an effort to bring you all types of hearing related news and information, this week’s blog post covers a current crisis facing our nation: opioid addiction. Now, you may correctly assume that opioid addiction damages overall health, relationships, and earning potential. But, did you know that continual opioid use can cause significant hearing loss? Opioid Addiction and Hearing Loss …
What are you doing on Tuesday, January 30 from 4-6pm? Before you purchase tickets at the Paragon Pavilion’s $6 movie night or make plans for happy hour, consider coming to our Hearing Loss Support Group. No, it won’t be like a sad scene from one of those depressing movies that wins a bunch of awards. It will be like a …
Like many people confronted with hearing loss, you may find yourself flippantly mentioning the high cost of hearing aids. “They’re just so expensive,” you may comment during social interactions or conversations with your significant other. But have you ever considered how expensive NOT investing in hearing aids may be? Relatively speaking, hearing devices represent a fantastic value, particularly when you …
Did you know that approximately 1 in 8 children have noise-induced hearing loss? October is Audiology Awareness Month, and in Naples, Florida, we do not often encounter hearing loss in children. Mostly, Southwest Florida’s general population is over the age of “child” and into the realm of “adult,” “mature adult,” or “extremely mature and exceedingly wise adult.” Noise-Induced Hearing Loss …