Summer Hearing Protection in Tucson
Now that we’re midway through June, it’s officially summer! Of course, in Tucson, the season arrives a bit earlier. Sunshine and warm temperatures mean outdoor activities galore – but also bring an increased risk of hearing damage if you aren’t careful. Seasonal Hazards to Your Hearing Noise is the biggest threat to your hearing in…
Using Auditory Attention Decoding to Overcome the Cocktail Party Effect
Most people who have been to cocktail parties find them enjoyable occasions perfect for socializing. But for individuals with hearing loss in Tucson, they aren’t nearly as fun thanks to the limitations of conventional hearing aids. A group of researchers is studying a new technology that could help people overcome this problem in the near…
Can Iron Deficiency Lead to Hearing Loss?
Too little iron in the body is associated with various health problems in Tucson, including anemia. A recent study by a team of researchers at Pennsylvania State University uncovered another medical complication of iron deficiency: hearing loss. IDA and Hearing Loss A lack of healthy red blood cells can lead to Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA),…
Tinnitus Linked to Suicide Attempts
Tinnitus affects about one in five people in Tucson. For some it is an occasional nuisance that is easily ignored for the most part, but for those with the worst cases, it turns into a constant distraction that impacts every aspect of their daily lives. A new study suggests people in this category are more…
Blame Technology for Rise in Hearing Loss Among Younger People
There’s a common misperception that hearing loss only affects older individuals. While it is true that hearing does tend to diminish with age, only about one-third of all people with hearing loss in Tucson is over the age of 65. It is increasingly affecting the younger population, as well, due in large part to technology….
Uncommon Risk Factors for Hearing Loss
An estimated 48 million Americans are diagnosed with a hearing impairment. The majority of people with hearing loss in Tucson can blame age or noise for a decline in their hearing ability. These are by far the most common causes, but there are plenty of other factors than can lead to hearing loss – and…
Study Links Drug, Alcohol Misuse with Hearing Loss
People with hearing loss in Tucson have a higher risk of misusing prescription opioids and alcohol, particularly those under age 50 – further stressing the importance of early detection. Substance Use Disorders & Hearing Impairment A University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System study, published this month in the American Journal of Preventive…
Your Ears Reveal a Lot About Your Health
If you give any thought to your ears in Tucson, you probably concern yourself matters such as hearing. Or piercings. Maybe finding a convenient place to stick a ballpoint pen. But your ears can actually provide you with a lot of information about your overall health, if you know what to look for. What Your…
How to Be a Better Colleague to Coworkers with Hearing Loss
People with hearing loss in Tucson who must punch the timeclock face difficulties that can hamper their productivity and make the 9-to-5 grind even more demanding than it is for those of us whose biggest concern is whether heating up last night’s leftovers in the break room microwave might make the office smell like fish….
Hearing Loss is Mentally & Physically Exhausting
People with hearing loss in Tucson often find themselves exhausted, both mentally and physically. There’s a good reason for this: the brain works harder to make sense of sounds when you are unable to hear clearly. The term for this is listening fatigue. The Brain & Hearing You might think your ears are primarily responsible…
