Monthly Archive for: ‘June, 2014’
Hearing Loss and Depression
The study yielded interesting results. First, the adults over age 70 were more likely to report hearing loss, but not mild/moderate or severe depression. Hearing loss was strongly associated with lower educational level. Lifestyle factors (Body Mass Index, smoking, binge drinking) were associated with both …
Hearing Loss that Runs in Families
Does hearing loss run in families? Yes, hearing loss can impact members of the same family. Let’s talk about some of the ways this can occur. One way hearing loss can affect families is through genetic inheritance. A person may inherit a mutated gene or …
How to Read an Audiogram and Determine Degrees of Hearing Loss
What information is on an audiogram and what does it mean for the person’s hearing ability? The amount (or degree) of hearing loss a person experiences is based on hearing sensitivity. In order to determine a person’s degree of hearing loss, their hearing thresholds must …
