More than 50% of Americans aged 60 or older experience some degree of hearing loss; however, it has been found that only about 20% of …
A Link Between Hypertension & Hearing Loss
It’s safe to say you probably know someone with high blood pressure, also called hypertension. It affects 70 million people in the US, or one …
Start the Year Off Right with an Annual Hearing Test
As Benjamin Franklin said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” If you are thinking about what you want to achieve this year, …
Cognition and Age-Related Hearing Loss
In the last decade or so, there has been a growing body of research surrounding the correlation of hearing loss and cognitive decline. Throughout the …
Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
We understand that in this country, managing healthcare costs can seem like a hefty feat. We also understand that this is especially true for our …
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings at Work
Researchers have found that people in the Deaf community or those with severe hearing impairments are actually better at understanding nonverbal communication than hearing people. …
Hearing Aid Features that Support Modern Lifestyle
Technological developments of the past decades have changed our lives in countless ways, so many that it can sometimes be overwhelming. Some people are so …
Hearing Loss Patients at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission
Hearing loss affects many different parts of our lives, and a recent study has documented an indirect effect of hearing loss on the likelihood to …
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As we approach the holiday season, we anticipate catching up with family members near and far. The holidays are some of the only opportunities we …
Noise Impact on Hearing Loss for the Armed Forces
Tinnitus and hearing loss are the two most common disabling factors for US veterans – most likely due to our soldiers’ excess exposure to loud …