It’s common for people with hearing loss to have balance issues, and vice versa. This phenomenon might even affect you or a loved one. Do they occur together as a coincidence, or are hearing and balance actually related? It turns out the answer is, “It …
5 Tips to Protect Against Falls
How’s your balance? Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death, per the World Health Organization. They’re also associated with hearing impairment, which can affect your balance. According to research, falls are more common among people with hearing loss. In one study of more …
How to Improve Your Balance with Yoga
According to Temple University research, women 65 and older who took twice-weekly yoga classes for nine weeks increased ankle flexibility and showed more confidence in walking. Flexibility and confidence? Sign us up! What Is Balance? Yoga can help with two types of balance — both …
Don’t Let Vertigo Spin Your World Out of Control
Spinning, tilting, nausea, headaches, and hearing loss are common symptoms of vertigo — a disorder that approximately 40% of the United States population reports experiencing at least once in their lifetime. Vertigo is more common in females and as people age, but it can happen …