10 tips to protect your hearing

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10 tips to protect your hearing

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only preventable cause of hearing loss. When exposed to loud sounds, it may feel like you are adjusting to them over time, but your ears and brain, unfortunately, will not.

Once you lose your hearing from exposure to loud sounds, it will not recover (though it can usually be treated). Noise-induced hearing loss is typically gradual — by the time you notice it, it is often too late to prevent damage.

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Five questions about the connection between heart health and hearing health

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Five questions about the connection between heart health and hearing health

Did you know that your heart health is linked to your hearing health? There’s an important connection between your ears and your heart, and neglecting your cardiovascular system could spell trouble for your hearing. Dr. Archelle Georgiou answers common questions on this connection and provides proactive tips to keep in mind.

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Hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia

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Hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia

The evidence linking hearing loss to an increased risk of developing dementia keeps piling up. One Johns Hopkins study found that people with severe hearing loss are five times more at risk for developing dementia than people without hearing loss. Another one found that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia by 50 percent.

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Can hearing aids help with ringing in the ears?

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Can hearing aids help with ringing in the ears?

Often thought of as a ringing in the ears, tinnitus is the presence of sound when no sound is present. Tinnitus can present itself in many ways such as buzzing, hissing, roaring, or swooshing. Tinnitus can be constant or intermittent, and there are factors that may make your tinnitus seem worse throughout the day, such as stress, fatigue, caffeine and more.

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