What Is Hyperacusis?
As we age, our auditory cortex – the part of the brain that processes sound – becomes more easily overwhelmed by noise. This can lead to hearing problems and listening fatigue. Hyperacusis is a similar condition, but more severe; it is a term used to describe intense emotional responses to specific auditory stimuli. Hyperacusis affects…
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and social distancing make this a challenging time for all. For those with untreated hearing loss, who are at an even greater risk of developing mental health issues, raising awareness and developing a coping strategy is key. Social Isolation A report from the National Academies of Sciences,…
Habits that Harm Your Hearing
We all have bad habits. While some damage your bank account, others damage your hearing. Below are five habits that could lead to hearing loss that you should kick to the curb. Smoking Nicotine restricts blood flow to the ears, which can damage the delicate cells responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical energy that the…
Low-Level Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline
It has been well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline, but recent research from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon has found that even the earliest stages of hearing loss, when hearing is still considered normal, is linked to impaired cognition. What Is Mild Hearing Loss? Mild hearing loss…
Age-Related Hearing Loss Genes Identified
The most common causes of hearing loss in Goodyear are aging and noise exposure. Hearing protection can help prevent hearing damage from noise, but there is little you can do to stop age-related hearing loss (medically termed presbycusis). The results of a new study help shed light on the genes responsible for hearing decline in…
How to Be a Better Colleague to Those with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a widespread problem not only in Goodyear but across the U.S. 48 million Americans suffer a hearing impairment to some degree, which means you probably know somebody who has trouble hearing. If one of them happens to be coworker, you can be a great colleague by taking steps to make their life…