Our world is becoming louder every day, with increasing traffic on our city streets, noisy construction sites, and music blaring at the gym. Even our homes are louder than ever before, with the hum and beeping of our kitchen appliances, …
Why You Should Avoid Cleaning Your Ears with Cotton Swabs
No one likes the feeling of plugged ears, and many people have the habit of cleaning their ears with cotton swabs. Put down that piece of cotton! Rather than cleaning out your ears, you could be doing a lot of …
4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
It is essential for everyone to take care of their ears and hearing, as damage to the auditory system could be irreparable. However, if you have hearing loss it is especially important to preserve and protect your remaining hearing as …
Staying Independent As You Age Involves Treating Your Hearing Loss
About 8.5 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 suffer from hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. That number jumps to 25 percent for those 65 to 74, and it …
Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Untreated hearing loss is quite common, especially among older adults, yet there is much evidence to support that treatment and assistance have immense benefits. Not only are those using hearing aids able to experience the world once again in all …
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Accidental Injury
Those who have hearing loss may be at a larger risk of getting into accidents whether they are at home or at work, according to a recent investigation. Published in March, the study looked at data stretching back seven years …
Taking Care of Your Hearing and Vision Slows Cognitive Decline by 50-75%
A joint study between the University of Michigan in the US and the University of Manchester in the UK has striking results regarding the relationship between hearing, vision, and cognitive impairment. For many years, we have known that a relationship …
Growing Evidence that Noise is Bad for Your Health
Evidence has already demonstrated that noise can be detrimental to your hearing health, with the potential to cause permanent noise-induced hearing loss. Researchers are now looking at the ways in which high levels of noise can affect your physical and …
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As we approach the holiday season, connections with our family members may be at the forefront of our minds. Buying gifts, preparing food, and planning travel are all ways that we get ready to connect with our families at the …
The Impact of Noise on Hearing Loss
While age plays a factor in hearing loss, there is increasing concern about the impact of noise on hearing loss. If you think you may have hearing loss due to noise exposure, get a hearing evaluation at New Leaf Hearing …