Hearing is a fundamental sense that plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, enabling us to communicate, perceive our environment, and maintain our safety. However, the gradual loss of hearing, a condition known as hearing loss, poses challenges that extend beyond communication difficulties. Recent research has shed light on an alarming correlation between hearing loss and an increased risk …
Protecting Your Hearing Health From Noise
Noise is a common cause of hearing loss. Though you may be thinking that sound has to be especially loud to harm hearing health, you are likely exposed to everyday noises that can cause hearing loss. Noise Induced Hearing Loss Over 48 million people have hearing loss. This medical condition can be caused by several factors including loud noise. One …
Hearing Loss Among Millennials & Gen Z
A popular misconception about hearing loss is that it only impacts older adults. While aging is one cause of hearing loss, there are other causes that impact people across the age spectrum. In fact, 10% of Millennials and 17% of Gen Z already have some degree of hearing loss in the U.S.. But because hearing loss is often thought about …
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions that impact people today. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss, making the prevalence of impaired hearing twice as common as diabetes or cancer. Hearing loss not only takes a toll on hearing and communication but various facets of everyday life including: relationships, social connection, work, and …
Tips for Communicating if You Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can create unique communication challenges. Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss, a medical condition that reduces one’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. This can make it tough to engage in conversations and social activities. Fortunately, there are effective ways that hearing loss is treated. Hearing aids are a …
Household Items That Could Damage Your Hearing
Are we always aware of noise that is harmful to us? Not necessarily. When we are in our routines at home or even at work high levels of sounds can become something we adapt to much to the detriment of our hearing health. Lifestyle habits, an increase in noise pollution worldwide and use of portable media via our mobiles have …
Hearing Loss Myths
Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about hearing loss that can lead to misunderstanding and fear. We will dispel some of these myths and provide helpful information about hearing aids, hearing technology, and strategies to help you hear better. We will also discuss the importance …
Tips to Manage Tinnitus
Do you ever hear an unexplainable ringing or buzzing noise in your ears? Do you hear this sound when there is no noise in your environment? Known as tinnitus, this experience is more common than you may think. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 50 million people experience some degree of tinnitus and that 20 million …
What is Hearing Loss?
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common health issues that people live with today. With nearly 1 in 5 people having some degree of hearing loss, you or someone you know may have impaired hearing. Over 48 million people in the U.S. have hearing loss, a figure that is expected to increase. In fact, the …
Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health condition that people live with today? With nearly 1 in 5 people having some degree of impaired hearing, you may know someone who experiences hearing loss. Learning more about hearing loss and knowing the early signs to watch for supports early intervention, helping you protect your hearing health …