Of the estimated 34 million people with diabetes in the US, the CDC estimates that 1 in 4 four adults living with diabetes don’t even know they have it. This is alarming because when diabetes goes undiagnosed, undetected, or ignored, it can quickly escalate into serious symptoms threatening the quality of life and health. In fact for those living with …
Handing your young child a movie or show on an ipad is a daily experience for most parents. It keeps them quiet and occupied so that you can get a few moments to yourself. Most of us also hand over headphones on road trips or while we’re taking important calls so we can contain the resulting noise of their entertainment. …
Hearing loss impacts one in eight Americans over the age of 12, who show signs of hearing loss in both ears. While a proportion of people are born with hearing loss, many more acquire the condition as a result of age and lived experiences. Illness, noise environments and accidents can also harm hearing health. In addition, our lifestyle choices throughout …
While our thoughts naturally turn toward the coming winter months, set aside a little time to think about your hearing health. October is Protect Your Hearing Month and here is some information on hearing loss and some actions you can take right now to take steps towards a lifetime of healthier hearing. The importance of hearing health Hearing loss is …
When we think about complications resulting from diabetes, hearing loss probably isn’t what comes to mind. We are far more familiar with its four most common resulting complications: heart disease, foot issues due to poor circulation, kidney disease and eye issues. But recent research is focusing our attention on the higher rates at which people who have diabetes develop hearing …
Some of our everyday modern health concerns arose out of the invention of a condition. Good-smelling breath, for instance, became an issue only after what used to be a surgical sterilizing formula was marketed as mouthwash. And hence, halitosis — or bad breath — became a modern condition. Hearing loss, however, has been around as long as humans have existed. …
Hearing aids must endure intense conditions. Think about it, unlike many of your personal devices, they’re exposed to the elements whenever you are. And, for a mechanical object, they must sit in a moist environment. The ear is many things, but perpetually clean and dry it is not. Damp, waxy environments are not ideal for mechanical instruments. And all machines …
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. At A&A Audiology, we are committed to improving your hearing health, bringing significant benefits to your overall health and well-being. It could also help in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease prevention! What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a term for cognitive decline, and it is the most common type of dementia that people can have. …
It takes a great deal of courage to confront hearing loss, despite the fact that it’s a common issue afflicting many Americans. More than 446 million people worldwide experience disabling hearing loss. In the United States, one in eight people display hearing loss in both ears. Despite the ubiquity of hearing loss, we’ve all pretended to hear and understand what …
Each experience of hearing loss is unique. Although we can see some trends and tendencies, it is impossible to know exactly what another person is sensing in the world. That act of sensory perception is contained within the individual consciousness, and the best we can do is try to communicate about what is happening behind the scenes. When it comes …