Hearing loss affects close to 50 million Americans, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America. By the time Americans reach the age of 70, …
How Treating Hearing Loss Helps Your Relationships
“Blindness separates us from things,” said Helen Keller, “but deafness separates us from people.” The same might be said of hearing loss, which – if …
Stifling a Sneeze May Cause Hearing Loss
Your hearing is precious- you use it every day, for almost everything you do- and your ears are amazing apparatuses, and yet, they can be …
Why You Should Treat Sudden Hearing Loss Seriously
Most stories of hearing loss focus on congenital or degenerative conditions whose effects are irreversible. But hearing loss can also take the shape of sudden …
Occupational Noise Costs Billions in Lost Earnings
It isn’t news that loud noise can damage our hearing, but it may surprise you that noise related hearing loss is costing US workers hundreds …
Common Sounds That May Harm Your Hearing
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common forms of hearing loss, caused by exposure to loud sounds. The exposure …
Healthy Hearing Tips for the New Year
Are you making any resolutions this for the New Year? If you make resolutions every year only to find yourself breaking them a few days …
Troubleshooting Common Hearing Aid Problems
Hearing aids are technological marvels – compact, discrete devices that millions of people use everyday to help them hear. Additionally, hearing aids are built to …
Could Cold Weather Harm Your Hearing?
As the weather gets colder and colder here in Missouri, we layer up and make sure we’re ready for the great outdoors. We know that …
Understanding Your Hearing Loss Results
Getting a hearing test is a smart move – hearing exams can tell you precisely how well your ears are functioning. If hearing loss is …