Showing all articles tagged with "hearing loss"

While a direct causal link remains to be determined, research supports a few key theories for a link behind the hearing loss and dementia.

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is a condition that affects the way the brain processes sound and speech. For people with CAPD, the...

Do you feel like you can hear a pin drop from across the room, yet you struggle to hear in noisy restaurants? Well, I have good news and some...

When I first experienced hearing loss, I gave little thought to how my partner was faring. After all, I was the one going through the loss.

Scientists are busy looking for a cure for permanent hearing loss, developing cutting-edge pharmaceuticals and gene therapies. Some potential...

Mixed hearing loss happens when there is a combination of both sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss. Treatment depends on the...

Sensorineural hearing loss, also known as SNHL, occurs when the inner ear is damaged. Typically, this means the hair cells of the inner ear are...

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is defined as rapid loss of hearing which happens in three days or less. Here's what you should do...

Hearing loss that's present at birth is called It may be congenital , whether it's a hereditary condition, is associated with prenatal factors, or...

Despite stereotypes that people with hearing loss are elderly, many young people are born with or develop hearing loss. We learned about their...

Factors like coping with background noise, loneliness, and listening fatigue can be especially challenging. Here, a closer look -- and ways to...

Deaf and hard of hearing people are twice as likely to develop a prescription opioid-use disorder than their hearing counterparts. That finding...

I wasn't even 50. Surely, hearing loss wasn't the problem... I had refused to believe the signs that my ears were the issue.

Hearing loss refers to a decrease in sensitivity to sounds that are audible to those with normal hearing. Hearing loss can also be described as a...

There are three types of hearing loss, conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss (a combination of conductive and sensorineural). A...

In general, those with hearing loss who do not wear hearing aids are more likely to report feelings of depression, loneliness, isolation, worry,...

Hearing loss is the third most common physical health problem in the United States, behind such common ailments as heart disease and arthritis. ...

From Stephen Colbert to Bill Clinton, here's the big list of celebrities with hearing loss.

Hearing aids, in most states, are provided with a trial period during which an individual can ensure that the devices are meeting their listening...

The best way to prevent hearing loss is to reduce your exposure to loud sounds. Consider wearing properly fitting hearing protection, lowering the...

There is no way to know for sure without a completing a hearing test by an audiologist, however, there are some warning signs that may indicate if...

Most individuals who have a newly acquired hearing loss have to go through a grieving process just like any other type of loss, disease, or disorder.

You’ve had your hearing tested, now comes time to make sense of the test results. What are those X’s and O’s, triangles and squares, brackets and...

If­ you have trouble understanding conversations, you may be one of the approximately 48 million Americans who have some degree of hearing loss.

Symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty hearing in background noise, trouble following conversation, and feeling that people are mumbling.

Difficulty hearing may also play a role in cognitive decline. This represents a significant risk for America’s aging population.

The metric 20/20 refers to your ability to hear sounds at 20 decibels in both ears. Just like 20/20 vision, 20/20 hearing does not mean you have...

Deaf and hard of hearing may be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 and becoming seriously sick. First, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people may...

If you can hear people talking, but can't always make out what they are saying, it may be a sign that you are suffering from high-pitch hearing loss.

Anne McIntosh decided to develop the first clear-window surgical mask after she was unable to read the lips of the doctor delivering her first child.

If you have hearing loss, dancing can do wonders for your social life—and your health.

Oticon continues to build on a history of innovation delivering cutting-edge hearing aid solutions.

Widex, a leading brand of the third-largest hearing aid manufacturer in the world, has a broad line of hearing aids serving the entire range of...

Here are seven tips that will make it easier for your to hear in a noisy cocktail party.

When I ask someone to repeat themselves and get "oh nevermind," it makes me burn.

Bluetooth connectivity and sleek design are starting to overcome the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids.

A nationwide research study in Korea concluded that eating chocolate can help prevent hearing loss.

Hearing loss does not happen to you alone. Consider taking your family to your next audiologist appointment.

There are serious risks associated with ignoring your hearing loss. You may be pushing people away, and there is a higher risk of dementia and...

Veterans are suing 3M over defective earplugs they say are responsible for causing permanent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.

Hard of hearing. Hearing impaired. Deaf. A little deaf. People with hearing loss or hearing aids used many terms to self-identify.

After a couple of months with my first hearing aids, I'm ready to share my experience as I learn to live with hearing loss...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...

It is critical to educate people about the importance of using a microphone for all meetings. Inclusion should never be sacrificed for the sake of...

I recently learned that the average age of first-time hearing aid wearers is around 70. I’m a good deal younger than that, so how did I get here?...

While it's not a requirement to use hearing aids when behind the wheel, driving with unaided hearing loss can be challenging.

The evening meal is the most social part of the day but can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with or without hearing aids.

Studies show that a huge chunk of the population has hearing loss, and many people are reluctant to get a hearing test that might confirm their...

In spite of the many health risks associated with hearing loss, most doctors don't screen patients for hearing loss at the annual physical.

If you think you can get along just fine without getting your hearing loss treated, you’re mistaken.

Assistive listening technology can keep everyone's hearing safe at concerts.

Isolating your ears from background noise is a great way to reduce your noise exposure while listening to music on the go.

Most if not all states have their own agencies or commissions on deafness and the hard of hearing that provide leadership, advocacy and education...