Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a serious condition affecting millions of people worldwide. To protect your hearing, it’s essential to understand the risks, recognize the symptoms, and adopt preventive measures.
Diseases or illness-related hearing loss are among some of the most common causes of hearing loss. The medical conditions that can lead to hearing loss [...]
Age-related hearing loss is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. For many people, age-related hearing loss occurs as a gradual reduction in [...]
It’s estimated that 48 million Americans are experiencing some degree of hearing loss. Nevertheless, it can be quite difficult to find a reliable and reputable [...]
For as long as there have been people, there has been hearing loss. But it wasn’t until the 17th century that the first hearing assistive [...]
As an audiologist, I have seen firsthand how, for many people, hearing is not only essential for communication – it’s also linked to their overall [...]
Medical science has made significant strides in comprehending the interplay between different aspects of our health. And in recent years, one emerging area of interest [...]
Premature hearing loss is not solely caused by noise; however, it plays a significant role. Imagine excessive noise, such as a severe storm—soundwaves, like gale-force [...]
One big part of hearing health is preserving the hearing you have — regardless of whether you have a hearing loss. Here are some empowering [...]
Over-the-counter hearing aids (also known as “OTCs” or “OTC hearing aids”) hit the market in the fall of 2022. How are they different from traditional [...]
No matter how long you’ve been using hearing technology, there are still ways you can maximize their potential. We’ve collected five tips to help you [...]
A hearing evaluation isn’t the same thing you experienced at elementary school. Sure, we’ll do that test, too. But it’s just one part of a [...]
Hearing loss can happen to anyone — not just people over 55 or rock concert enthusiasts. Anything from earwax buildup to autoimmune disorders can cause [...]
Hearing technology is leaps and bounds beyond what it was even a generation ago. Today’s hearing aids are mini-supercomputers. But don’t let that scare you [...]