Tinnitus, often described as “ringing in the ears,” affects about 10% of adults in America. Some people are not bothered by their tinnitus, while others …
Signs & Symptoms of Hearing Loss
About 48 million Americans live with some form of hearing loss, yet the condition is vastly undertreated. On average, it takes seven years from the …
Understanding How Hearing Aids Work
If you have hearing loss, it is important to take the time to learn more about your options for hearing aids. Hearing aids are electronic …
Are Noisy Restaurants Harmful to Our Hearing Health?
Restaurant noise levels are an increasing concern for customers, employees, and restaurateurs alike. Both surveys conducted by Zagat and Consumer Reports found that excessive noise …
Professional Musicians are at Higher Risk for Developing Hearing Loss
Musician Eric Clapton revealed during an interview with a British radio station in 2018 that he is dealing with tinnitus, a ringing in the ear …
Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?
Making the decision to treat your hearing loss is a difficult one, so congratulations if you’ve scheduled a hearing test. The most common prescription for …
Why Do People Shy Away from Treating Hearing Loss?
There are about 26.7 million people over age of 50 with hearing loss, but only 14% are using hearing aids. Contrast this with how we …
The Different Types of Hearing Loss
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, …
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 …
Hearing Aids Are Found to Improve Depressive Symptoms
Untreated hearing loss effects much more than our ability to hear. Untreated hearing loss can permeate into almost all aspects of our lives and can …