by: Dr. Layne Garrett, AuD Have you ever noticed how drained you feel after a long day of conversations, meetings, or even casual social interactions? If you’re living with untreated hearing loss, this fatigue isn’t just in your head. It’s a real phenomenon called listening fatigue, and it’s a common side effect of hearing loss. At…
Monthly Archives:December 2024
Not Just About Hearing At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, we go a step further than many hearing clinics by monitoring health concerns that relate to hearing. One of these important concerns is the possibility of falling which is increased by untreated hearing loss. Backed by solid research, the correlation between falls and hearing loss is…
by: Dr. Layne Garrett, AuD Many people believe that hearing loss is simply a part of the aging process that happens as you get older. We often tell people that while hearing loss is common (think like 30% of those over 65 and 55% for those over 75), it is NOT normal. Hearing loss is…
by: Dr. Layne Garrett, AuD New and Frightening Information For Young People Scary information was recently published in the British Medical Journal Global Health. Somewhere between 670 million and 1.35 billion young people are risking their hearing by listening to music too loud, going to loud concerts and nightclubs, and other risky listening activities. Hearing…
By Dr. Keith N. Darrow, Ph.D., CCC-A, FAAA Hearing loss and tinnitus are more than an inconvenience—they are a neurologic condition that gets worse with time and impacts memory, emotional well-being, and physical health. The journey of hearing loss and tinnitus doesn’t happen overnight but instead progresses through distinct stages—beginning (for most) in their 40s…
We tell people all the time that when they treat their hearing loss, they are taking steps to improve their relationships, conversations with loved ones, and their general social well-being. In the last few years, research has also shown that treating hearing loss has health benefits as well including decreasing the risk of cognitive decline…
Living with hearing loss goes beyond struggling to hear. It often brings increased fatigue, social isolation, and diminished quality of life. A recent study (Trends in Hearing, Volume 25, 2021) has shed light on the transformative benefits of hearing aids, highlighting how they not only improve auditory capabilities but also enhance overall well-being. The Science…