Great article in Well & Good about how healthy nutrition can keep your hearing sharp. You can check out the full article here: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/hearing-loss-with-age-diet/ A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that specific diets may slow hearing loss with age. Past studies have linked certain nutrients and foods (such as folate, which is found in legumes, leafy greens, and elsewhere) to a lower risk of self-reported hearing loss, but … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
Smoke Alarms for the Hearing Impaired
The smoke alarm, meant for those who are deaf or hearing impaired, includes a traditional smoke detector on the ceiling, a receiver equipped with a strobe light and a vibrating disc that will shake the entire bed from underneath the mattress. Some units are also equipped with a vibrating pager. A great story on WTAE - Pittsburgh's Action News station about how it saved one family. https://www.wtae.com/article/smoke-alarm-for-deaf-and-hearing-impaired-saves-life/29761297 These smoke alarms … [Read more...]
High-Frequency Hearing Loss
What is High-Frequency Hearing Loss? According to Healthy Hearing, one of the most common types of hearing loss is known as high-frequency hearing loss. This means high-pitch sounds are harder to hear. It can affect anyone of any age, but is common in older adults with age-related hearing loss, as well as people exposed to loud noises. High-frequency hearing loss occurs when the tiny hair-like sensory hearing cells in your cochlea (inner ear) are damaged. These hair cells, known as … [Read more...]