What Are the Benefits of Newborn Hearing Screenings?
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that two to three of every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss in one or both of their ears. If left untreated, this can majorly impact speech and language development. Below we review the benefits of newborn hearing screenings. Why Screen Every Baby? In…
The Connection Between Ear Infections and Hearing Loss
If you or your child suffers from ear infections you are probably pretty familiar with the symptoms of ear pain, fever and ear drainage. Occasionally, hearing loss can occur as well. Usually, this is temporary; however, chronic ear infections have the potential to cause permanent hearing loss. How Ear Infections Can Lead to Hearing Loss…
How to Avoid Earwax Buildup with Hearing Aids
Have you noticed that your hearing seems muffled when talking with your partner or when the barista calls out your coffee order at Brew Ha Ha? If so, it could be a problem with earwax buildup on your hearing aid. Hearing Aid Problems Caused by Too Much Earwax When earwax builds up on your hearing…
Selective Hearing vs. Hearing Loss: How to Tell the Difference
When the term selective hearing is used, it’s often meant to imply hearing the things we want to hear, while not hearing the things we don’t. For example, we might hear our partner say that dinner is ready, but we don’t hear them when they ask us to help with the dishes. It’s common for…
Study Finds Unexpected Brain Shrinkage in Patients with Hearing Loss
Researchers are constantly looking for more information to explain the connection between hearing loss and dementia. A new study out of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine sheds more light on just how hearing loss affects the brain. Hearing Loss Associated with More Brain Shrinkage The study compared MRIs of people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)…
What is an Acoustic Neuroma?
An acoustic neuroma is a rare, benign tumor that develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve and can affect hearing and balance. While some are small enough that they cause no symptoms, others cause debilitating effects that require treatment. Quick Facts About Acoustic Neuromas Also referred to as vestibular schwannomas They are estimated to affect about 1…
Are You Experiencing a Full Range of Sounds?
Humans have the ability to hear a wonderful range of sounds that bring joy into our lives. These sounds can include: Live music Children laughing and playing Birds chirping outside your window Conversations with loved ones The river running through Brandywine Park People with normal hearing can perceive sounds at frequencies between 20 and 20,000…
How Music, Memory and Hearing Loss are Connected
Both music and hearing loss can have a significant effect on memory. Music can improve memories and make recollections more vivid. Hearing loss, on the other hand, can negatively affect memory and even can make a person more prone to cognitive decline and dementia. Music and Memory A 2016 study looked at how music evoked…
Trouble Processing Sounds Associated with Decline in Other Cognitive Functions
Attending classes at AR Workshop Wilmington is a great way to spend time with friends, learn new skills and keep your brain sharp. Another way to protect your brain’s health is to treat your hearing loss early. As one study reveals, untreated hearing loss is linked to cognitive impairment. What the Study Shows Rodolfo Sardone and…
Did You Know October Is Audiology Awareness Month?
Hearing loss can cause you to miss out on your favorite fall sounds, from the crunching of leaves at Rockford Park to the crackle of a bonfire and even the sound of geese overhead flying south for the winter. Fortunately, October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time to seek treatment for…