The Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods and Your Hearing
We all know that we have to pay certain health trade-offs for eating ultra-processed foods, be that high blood pressure or unhealthy weight increases. But, weâre betting youâve never considered how that burger you ate for dinner will impact your hearing. And why should you, when your stomach and your ears are at least seemingly unrelated parts of the body? Or, are they? While weâre not here to say that one pizza will leave you deaf forevermore, there is a growing body of evidence that a consistently poor diet can have a gradual but undeniable impact on hearing health. In other words, eat too many pizzas, and thereâs every chance…
The Surprising Link Between Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s
No one in life wants to have reduced function, no matter the topic being discussed. Even losing your train of thought can be frustrating. As we all age, various elements of our bodies and health can change, sometimes perhaps for the better (hello, Dad strength?) sometimes for the worse (back pain is no fun). Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com However, itâs fair to say that with life aids, support, advanced and developing understanding, and cheaper options out there, management of certain conditions is much better than it used to be. Hearing loss is counted in this category. No one wants to experience it, but it does happen, and having…
Hearing Loss: The Big Health Concern Affecting Modern Professionals
You rarely associate certain health problems with the younger generation, and yet modern professionals are at risk of one significant issue: poor hearing health. hearing loss Itâs something that used to be confined to the much older generation of people. You would think of people in their 60s and above as those in need of hearing aids or being hard of hearing. While this part of the population is still affected by hearing loss, itâs becoming more and more common in people in their 20s-40s. hearing loss Why is this happening, what are the health concerns related to hearing loss, and what can you do about it? This isnât…
Comfort in Every Decibel: The Key to Enjoying Your Hearing Aids
Comfort is the first step on the road to adjusting to life with hearing aids. You are unlikely to wear your hearing aids often if they are uncomfortable, regardless of how sophisticated the technology is. Additionally, you’re losing out on the clarity and connection they’re meant to offer if you don’t use them consistently. Long before hearing loss develops, it’s critical to be aware of behaviours that may harm your hearing. Now, we will explore how to achieve the best fit, functionality, and feel from day one. Photo by Cottonbro studio Give Priority To A Custom Fit Your hearing aid should take into account the fact that…
