Healthcare News
Hearing Plus Vision Loss Increases the Odds of Dementia
A study looks at the impact of having both hearing and vision impairment on the chances of developing dementia.
Sound can directly affect balance and lead to risk of falling
What people hear and do not hear can have a direct effect on their balance, according to new research from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE). The research, published in the March 12 issue of JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, provides a better understanding of the relationship between hearing loss and why people fall, especially in the elderly population.
6 Ways to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, According to Experts
It’s no surprise that we all get a little hard of hearing when we’re older. The ear’s ability to process sound naturally changes over time. But experts say that today, hearing loss is occurring at younger and younger ages, and they suspect our earphone habits (listening at too-loud volumes for too long) may be to blame.
What is person-centered hearing care?
Advanced medical technology can be lifesaving, yet one of the most successful techniques for achieving good outcomes is simple—good old-fashioned respect and communication.
Managing tinnitus in times of great stress
Tinnitus is a difficult health condition in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. While tinnitus patients are no stranger to anxiety, many sufferers are really struggling right now.