HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
can be treated with daily intake of vitamins and minerals
that can slow the progression of the disease. Therapy and
surgery can also be considered for types of advanced
neovascular AMD, which typically results in severe vision
loss, to stop further progression.
Hearing Loss and Prevention
It is common for hearing loss to occur as you age.
According to the Mayo Clinic, about 25 percent of people
in the United States between the ages of 55 and 64 have
some degree of hearing loss, increasing to one in two people
by age 65 and older. Chronic exposure to loud noises and
aging are the two main causes of hearing loss, resulting in
the perception of muffled speech from others, difficulty
understanding words, frequent requests for others to repeat
themselves, loud volume on the television or radio, and
avoidance of social settings.
Hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner
ear, infection in the ear, or ruptured eardrum. Damage to
the inner ear can happen with age, or constant exposure
to loud noises over an extended period of time. These
cause wear on the nerve cells in the cochlea that send
sound to the brain. When they are damaged, signals
aren’t transmitted as effectively, causing loss of hearing.
Heredity, aging, occupational and recreational noises, some
medications, and some illnesses may cause either partial
or full hearing loss, but there are ways to treat hearing loss.
Treatment can include surgical procedures, hearing aids, or
cochlear implants.
Preventive measures can also be taken to protect against
noise-induced hearing loss and to avoid age-related hearing
loss. Be sure to wear protective earmuffs if you work in a
loud environment or are hunting, going to concerts or doing
other loud activities for an extended period of time. It is also
important to have your hearing tested on a regular basis.
Early detection is key to preventing complete hearing loss.
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