Did you realize that high blood pressure can also increase your risk of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss typically begins to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Your symptoms may progress slowly and be mostly invisible, but this type of hearing loss is irreversible. Typically, it’s the consequence of many years of […]
Age-associated hearing loss can have broad impacts across your whole life. Not only is your ability to hear impacted, but also your social life, your professional networks, and even your mental abilities. The way your brain functions, including your memory and mood, can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the connection between hearing loss […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
