Can Smoking Harm Your Hearing?
Smoking cigarettes has long been connected with a number of health issues including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Experts may soon recommend adding hearing loss this ever-growing list of health effects from smoking. Study Details This 2020 study was published in the May issue of the American Journal…
Genetics of Hearing Loss
Genetics play a major role in hearing loss for people of all ages. The genetics of hearing loss can be a complicated matter, made even more complex by the fact that inherited and acquired hearing loss can co-occur. Inherited hearing loss is the result of genetic mutations, while acquired hearing loss is caused by environmental…
Stop the “Cycle” of Hearing Loss
Many people in Plano finish the holidays with a new year’s resolution or two. You might want to drop a few pounds by vowing to eat more veggies and enroll in a fitness class. In spite of your good intentions, joining a gym can have unintended negative consequences. Certain exercises might actually be harmful to…
How Can I Tell if My Partner is Ignoring Me…or Can’t Hear?
Many Plano couples blame their partners for “selective hearing,” especially when it comes time to take out the garbage or clean the bathroom. When the chore doesn’t get done, an argument ensues. “But, honey,” one person will invariably say. “It’s not my fault. I didn’t hear you!” We’re going to help you spot the signs…
Studies Show Untreated Hearing Loss Leads to Loneliness
Hearing loss has profound effects on the daily lives of thousands of Plano residents. It’s linked to a variety of physical, social and psychological issues; new research shows that people with hearing loss are more likely to experience loneliness—especially if they don’t treat their condition. Barriers to Treatment in Plano Hearing loss affects 48 million…
Hearing Aids Are Getting Smarter
Consumers in Plano can buy smart lightbulbs, thermostats, security cameras and more. Fans of “The Terminator” might view these modern devices with trepidation, but we’re all in favor of things that make life easier and more convenient. Hearing aids are already benefiting from new technology. How Technology is Improving Hearing Aids Few would argue that…
Coping with Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Hearing loss and tinnitus both affect roughly one in five people in Plano. These individuals face challenges when it comes to following conversations. For the unlucky ones who suffer from both, coping on a daily basis is even more difficult. When Tinnitus & Hearing Loss Cause Problems Hearing loss and tinnitus often go hand in…
Navigating Plano Roads Safely with Hearing Loss
The Beatles once sang, “Baby, you can drive my car.” But if you’ve got hearing loss in Plano, don’t even think about sliding behind the wheel without your hearing aids. There are other steps you can take to ensure a safe trip from Point A to Point B, as well. Hearing is Essential to Safe…
Side Effects of Mumps Include Hearing Loss
Most people with hearing loss in Plano can attribute their condition to a common cause such as aging or noise exposure. There are other factors that can lead to impaired hearing, though – including mumps. Vaccinations are Important Mumps has made a resurgence in the U.S. over the past few years, thanks in large part…
When Noise from Toys Harms Girls and Boys
Children in Plano will wake up on Christmas morning eager to tear into their gifts. Parents in Plano will wake up on Christmas morning reaching for the earplugs, because – let’s face it – many of those toys beneath the tree can be loud and annoying. Some of them, it turns out, pose a real…
