For many people, hearing loss may seem pretty straightforward. In actuality, hearing loss is a complex condition that affects people in diverse ways. In general, …
4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
The sounds in your life help you connect to the world around you, which is why it is important to preserve your hearing. However, many …
New Standards to Protect Young Peoples’ Hearing
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 5 percent of the world’s population are currently living with disabling hearing loss. Among them, 34 million are …
On March 3, Celebrate World Hearing Day by Checking Your Hearing!
What is World Hearing Day? Each year on March 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes World Hearing Day to help raise awareness on prevention …
Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears
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. …