Hyperacusis: When Hearing is TOO Efficient
Not all hearing disorders involve too little hearing. Sometimes, noises can be too loud. Though the overall number of people suffering from hyperacusis in Tucson is small, those who do have it experience an extreme sensitivity to certain sounds that can interfere with their daily lives. Understanding Hyperacusis About 50,000 people across the U.S. have…
Scientists Reverse Tinnitus in Mice: Could Humans Benefit Next?
Somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 million Americans suffer from a ringing in the ears called tinnitus. That translates to about one in five residents of Tucson. A cure for tinnitus has long eluded scientists, but a recent, surprising breakthrough in mice has some excited for a potential solution for humans. Implications from the University…
Is Restaurant Noise Discriminatory?
When you’ve got hearing loss in Tucson, it’s difficult to enjoy many of activities that others take for granted. Dining out is a prime example. For most of us, our biggest complaint might be too few croutons in the salad; but for a person with hearing loss, noise often makes the experience unpleasant. There is…
Tucson Heat Can Wreak Havoc on Hearing Aids
Arizona is known for its brutal heat, and Tucson residents with hearing aids must take extra precautions during the summer months – and any other time the temperature climbs – to protect their pricey investment. Hot Temperatures & Internal Circuitry Summertime is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the bountiful offerings in Tucson….
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…