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…
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…
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…
Reduce the Risk of Falls by Treating Hearing Loss
Every 11 seconds, an adult in the United States visits the emergency room due to a fall injury, making accidental…
March 3 is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All
Each year, the World Health Organization puts together a worldwide campaign for hearing health to celebrate World Hearing Day. 2021…
Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss
Emergency sirens and loud fireworks aren’t the only sounds that can harm your hearing. There are a number of everyday…
Is Your Mood Connected to Hearing Loss
Have you ever felt like your hearing loss is affecting your mood? You’re certainly not alone. In fact, older Americans…
All About Earwax
When you think of the word “earwax,” what words come to mind? For many of us, the immediate associations include…