Hearing Health Blog
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. Although it is commonly called “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. Tinnitus can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health malady. Millions of Americans experience tinnitus making it one of
Did you know? People with untreated hearing loss tend to develop cognitive decline earlier than peers with normal hearing. What is the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Hearing loss appears to shrink some parts of the brain responsible for auditory response based on studies. In particular, a reduction in “gray matter,” the brain regions involved in muscle control,
Did you know? Studies have found you are twice as likely to develop mild to moderate hearing loss compared to people without diabetes. What is the link between hearing loss and diabetes? Although the exact cause of hearing loss is unknown, current research points toward poor blood circulation, which can damage existing blood vessels within the hair cells inside the