HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
retina to determine whether you have AMD. Intermediate
and late AMD 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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