The Relationship Between Stress & Hearing Loss
The last few years have been exceptionally stressful for everyone. In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we are taking a look at stress’ impact on an important area of your life – your hearing health. Listening Fatigue For those with hearing loss, it takes a lot of energy to listen and follow a conversation. They…
When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?
Do you have trouble following conversations when you’re out somewhere with a lot of background noise like Creekmore’s Sports Bar? Have you tried using hearing aids to treat your hearing loss with no success? If so, you may be a candidate for a cochlear implant. Different Than Hearing Aids Hearing aids and cochlear implants both…
Balance & Hearing: What’s the Connection?
You use sensory input from several body parts to help you balance, including the limbs, eyes and ears. However, your vestibular system is primarily located within the inner ear. This is why it’s common to experience both hearing and balance problems at the same time. We review this connection more below. The Vestibular & Auditory…
How to Host a Hearing Loss-Friendly Holiday Party
‘Tis the season to break bread with friends and family. This year, make sure you are catering to all your guests, including your vegan niece, your gluten-intolerant neighbor and your sister with hearing loss. Below is a list of what you can do to make sure your holiday party is inclusive to your guests with…
How Hearing Loss Affects Your Memory
Hearing loss makes it harder to connect with the world around you. Struggling to hear during a meeting at work or in conversation with friends while dining at Lozano’s can leave you feeling frustrated, anxious and depressed. Some people with hearing loss may notice that they are struggling to even remember what was said during…
Cancer Treatment & Its Effect on Your Hearing
Cancer treatments are life-saving, but they can take a serious toll on your auditory system. Many cancer treatments are associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and even balance problems. Sometimes these unpleasant side effects are temporary, though in some cases they are permanent. Below we review how cancer treatments can impact your hearing health. Surgery Surgical…
Treatment Can Help Prevent Loneliness Caused by Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has long been linked with an increase in feelings of loneliness. Fortunately, seeking treatment for your loss may hold the key to preventing social isolation. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Loneliness A Dutch study published in 2009 looked at the impact reduced hearing had on the psychosocial functioning of adults between the…
Can Wearing Headphones Cause Hearing Loss?
With vaccine rollouts, we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, which means soon you can see your favorite local band play at Katy Vibes once again. But in the meantime, we’ve all turned to wearing headphones and earbuds to enjoy music, podcasts and audiobooks. But could this be damaging…
What Is Mild Hearing Loss?
Hearing ability exists on a spectrum between those who can hear normally and individuals with profound deafness. While mild hearing loss is no cause for alarm, experts agree that seeking treatment early has the best long-term results. Degrees of Hearing Loss Sounds are measured in decibels (dB), and hearing loss is determined by which sounds…
Can Stress Lead to Hearing Loss?
These last few months have been stressful for everyone. High levels of continuous stress have been linked to a variety of health problems, including hearing loss. Chronic Stress When you experience stress, your body releases hormones to increase your heart rate and breathing, making your muscles ready to respond to potential danger. When the stressful…