Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. Even more have hearing loss about 34.5 million. These are both significant numbers, and it seems there is overlap between these two groups. The National Institute of Health (NIH) recently commissioned a study that concluded hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes versus people without the…
Monthly Archives:October 2016
People experience hearing loss due to a variety of factors, from genetics to aging to exposure to loud noises. You may assume that gradual hearing loss is just one aspect of aging that you have no control over, but managing the issue with a qualified hearing professional can greatly improve lifestyle. Losing your hearing isn’t…
October is National Protect Your Hearing month. More than 36 million Americans suffer from some type of hearing loss. Contrary to what many people think, this isn’t an issue just for the older adult population: half of hearing loss sufferers in America are younger than 65. Let’s take a closer look at the causes of…