Healthcare News
Hearing loss and anxiety: What's the connection?
Though you might not automatically associate hearing loss with anxiety, the two conditions are interconnected. When you have hearing loss, you may struggle with communication, leading to feelings of isolation, frustration, and increased anxiety in social situations.
What is hidden hearing loss?
Have you been told you have normal hearing test results, but still feel like you have problems hearing, especially speech and conversations? ou may have what's known as "hidden" hearing loss.
Hearing loss and listening fatigue
Most of us have felt exhausted after listening to someone speak for a long time. Often, this fatigue is just a normal consequence of paying attention to sounds for extended periods of time (such as after a long work meeting). It's your brain's way of saying "I need a break!"
Tinnitus and hearing loss: What’s the connection?
Roughly 15% of adults experience tinnitus, a ringing (or similar noise) in one or both ears, at some point in their lives. The sound may be steady or pulsating, and symptoms can come and go for some and be constant for others. While the cause of tinnitus is not always clear, we do know that it's often linked to hearing loss.
Grief and hearing loss
It's not uncommon to experience feelings of grief when diagnosed with hearing loss. Finding support from family, friends and hearing loss groups can help you find community and accept your diagnosis.Hearing aids can keep you connected and improve your overall health and well-being.