Why we should monitor our hearing and vision as we age
This hearing fact just in: Vision loss has joined hearing loss on the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia, according to the latest report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care. According to the report, “increasing evidence supports an association between untreated vision loss and dementia risk and potential modification by treatment.” […]
How Starkey’s AI hearing aids use AI for better hearing and living
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just for computers anymore. In fact, it is rapidly transforming medical care today—including hearing technology. With the help of AI, today’s hearing aids have an astounding ability to help you hear more clearly and naturally—much like your brain does—and a whole lot more. But before we get into that, let’s briefly talk about […]
Celebrating Better Hearing Month and the benefits of treating hearing loss
Welcome to Better Hearing Month—a time when we raise awareness of hearing issues and the value of getting our hearing checked and treating any hearing loss we may have. After all, better hearing plays a huge role in bringing joy and betterment to our daily lives. The benefits are countless—some obvious, others you may not have […]
How plants make sounds and why it matters to insects
Happy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right. This is the sound of plants vibrating at ultrasonic frequencies “due to physiological processes” that occur from changes in water […]
How hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health
It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious. For example, we know that communication hardships associated with hearing loss can result in […]
My 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them
Growing up with a severe-to-profound hearing loss, hearing has always been a complex and deeply personal part of my identity. I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions […]
Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: Understanding Correlation vs. Causation
At Livingston Hearing Aid Center we meet people every day who are worried about more than just their hearing. They’re concerned about memory, focus, mental sharpness, and how aging might change the way they think and live. Over the last few years, one topic has come up more often than almost any other: the connection […]
Researchers find earwax may contain indicators of hidden disorders
For many of us, nothing says “nuisance” like earwax—that annoying, sticky substance inside our ears. Despite the negative connotation, earwax is actually more of a friend than foe to our well-being. First and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting into the eardrum. […]
10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging
Here are 10 top ways better hearing can contribute to healthy aging: 1. Better hearing is linked to a reduced risk of dementia Did you know that hearing loss was named the single largest modifiable risk factor for dementia by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care? It’s true. Research continues to emerge that supports the […]
Hearing Loss and the Frequent Conversation Around Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Memory Loss
If you’ve spent any time researching hearing loss or talking with a loved one about it, you’ve probably noticed how often the conversation turns to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and memory loss. For many families, those words can feel heavy and frightening. A simple hearing test suddenly seems tied to much bigger concerns about brain health, […]