How to Avoid Social Isolation When You Have Hearing Loss
One of the biggest risks of untreated hearing loss is social isolation. If you’re socially withdrawn for long enough, not only can this lead to depression, it can also contribute to dementia. This is why it’s important to seek treatment for hearing loss early and avoid being socially isolated. We review tips for this below….
These Hobbies Require Hearing Protection
Hobbies are a great way to bring joy into our lives and keep us engaged. However, it’s important to always be safe when engaging in any activity, and for some hobbies that means protecting our hearing health. Let’s look at the dangers of loud noise exposure, as well as a few popular hobbies that require…
How to Prepare for a Hearing Test
If you’ve scheduled an upcoming hearing test, congratulations! You’re one step closer to hearing well in your favorite places, like Joe Riley Waterfront Park. You may be wondering if there’s anything you can do to prepare for this test. You don’t have to study, but we recommend doing the following: List Your Symptoms As part…
What if You Don’t Seek Treatment for Hearing Loss?
Millions of people in the United States have hearing loss. Unfortunately, some choose to forgo treatment and leave their condition untreated. Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your life in ways that go beyond what may seem obvious. Five Negative Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss You find it hard to socialize. One of the first…
Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Hearing Loss?
Many factors may play a role in developing hearing loss, including aging and exposure to loud noise. Research has shown that low levels of vitamin D may increase your risk for hearing loss as well. Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Hearing Loss A recent study examining the link between hearing loss and vitamin D…
Tips & Tricks for Making Your Hearing Aid Batteries Last Longer
There are many parts of your hearing aid that work together to help you hear well at The Daily, but all these parts would be useless without the battery. Most batteries last between three and seven days, depending on a number of factors including the style of hearing aid, size of battery, number of hours…
What Does a Sharp Pain in the Ear Mean?
If you experience a sharp pain in the ear – known medically as otalgia – you may feel alarmed. However, this symptom is rarely cause for serious concern. Below review some of the common causes of pain in the ear and how to find relief. Ear Infection You can experience an infection in the outer…
Untreated Hearing Loss May Make You Vulnerable to Financial Scams
Among the risks of untreated hearing loss includes that fact that you are more vulnerable to financial scams. This was uncovered by a research team at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Below we review more about the study and why the connection. About the Study For the 2020 study,…
Unusual Facts About Your Ears
Our ears serve so many functions. They keep us safe by alerting us to dangerous sounds, help us stay balanced and upright, and let us enjoy our favorite sounds, like a night of live music at The Charleston Pour House. Even though they play such an essential role in our lives, there’s likely a lot…
Tips for Navigating the First Day of a New Job with Hearing Loss
The first day on a new job is always nerve-wracking. If you have hearing loss, you may be dealing with some extra anxiety and additional concerns about how your new job might go. However, by following the steps below, you can help ease your hearing-related anxiety and thrive in your new workplace. Wear Your Hearing…