Is There a Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety?
There are many conditions that co-occur with balance disorders, including hearing loss, tinnitus and anxiety. When two conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. In this post, we explore the connection between these two comorbidities: balance disorders and anxiety. The Connection Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety Practically everything about the experience of being…
What’s the Link Between Hearing Loss and Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an infection caused by being bitten by an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Left untreated, it can cause long-term health consequences, including hearing loss. Patients With Lyme Disease Report Hearing Problems A study published in 2018 asked 216 patients with tick-borne illnesses about their condition. Researchers found that…
What Is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy?
The term “tinnitus” describes a phantom ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external source. Tinnitus is common, affecting about 50 million Americans, yet everyone experiences it differently. For some it is a mild nuisance, while for others it is a debilitating experience. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus, but there…
Five Common Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition where you experience a ringing or similar noise in one or both ears. It’s relatively common, with approximately 10% of the U.S. adult population having experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the past year. While it’s not always possible to determine the cause, let’s look at five common tinnitus…
Are Cyclists at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Cycling is a great way to get exercise and enjoy the sights somewhere like Coastal Rail Trail. However, it appears that wind noise may put cyclists at a greater risk for hearing loss. Cycling and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss You might think that noise-induced hearing loss is reserved for people who frequently attend loud concerts or…
How Teachers Can Reduce Their Risk of Hearing Loss
Teachers deal with a lot: from budget cuts to overcrowded classrooms. According to experts, they are also exposed to occupational conditions that put them at risk of hearing loss. Continue reading to learn what teachers can do to protect their hearing health while working in the classroom. How Loud Is Too Loud? Sounds are measured…
Check out this List of Valuable Resources for those with Hearing Loss
HearingSuccess.com Just as a weak muscle needs exercise to become stronger, our brain needs exercises to re-learn how to process sounds with the help of our hearing aids. HearingSuccess.com offers listening exercises that allow the listener to control a speaker’s voice and levels of background noise. The site even offers musical listening exercises to help…
How Autoimmune Diseases May Play a Role in Your Hearing Health
If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, you know that many aspects of your life are affected. If your muscles are affected, you should schedule an appointment at The Spa at the Inn Rancho Santa Fe. But if your hearing is affected, have you talked to an audiologist yet? What Is an Autoimmune Disease? The…
How to Cope When You Have Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Hearing loss can make it difficult to navigate through the world. It can affect your ability to work and socialize and can also diminish your quality of life. If you experience tinnitus in addition to your hearing loss, it can make things even more challenging. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a common condition that affects…
Anemia & Hearing Loss: Is There a Connection?
There’s a growing body of research indicating that iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) and hearing loss are closely connected. Below we review what the research shows, why experts theorize there’s a connection, the signs of IDA and what you should do if you’ve been diagnosed. What the Research Shows In one 2017 study by the Pennsylvania State…
