How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing
Our lifestyle choices unquestionably influence hearing loss. Hearing loss rates are closely tied to how often one uses hearing protection…
A Link between Hearing Loss & Diabetes
Hearing loss, like other physical or medical disorders, can be complicated by comorbidities. A comorbidity is an occurrence of two…
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
Have you ever been in a social setting where you are struggling to understand or keep up with the conversation?…
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month! Started in 2012, this global awareness and advocacy campaign focuses on challenging the stigma associated…
A Brief History of Hearing Loss
An estimated 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss. This is nearly 1 in 5…
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
Did you know that over 50 million Americans have hearing loss? Older adults often have age-related hearing loss, but younger…
Musicians & Hearing Loss
It makes sense that loud noise can damage hearing. You’ve probably experienced a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears…
Going Digital with Your Hearing Aids
Technology is making life easier. From smartphone apps to computers, smartwatches to Fitbits, we use digital technology every day. Hearing…
Difficulties with Communication Could Signal Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic medical conditions that people navigate today. Nearly 48 million people experience…
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
We are constantly absorbing and processing different sounds throughout the day. From waking up with the help of an alarm,…