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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.
Continue ReadingHearing 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...
Continue ReadingThere are three types of hearing loss, conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss (a combination of conductive and sensorineural). A...
Continue ReadingIn general, those with hearing loss who do not wear hearing aids are more likely to report feelings of depression, loneliness, isolation, worry,...
Continue ReadingHearing loss is the third most common physical health problem in the United States, behind such common ailments as heart disease and arthritis. ...
Continue ReadingFrom Stephen Colbert to Bill Clinton, here's the big list of celebrities with hearing loss.
Continue ReadingHearing aids, in most states, are provided with a trial period during which an individual can ensure that the devices are meeting their listening...
Continue ReadingThe best way to prevent hearing loss is to reduce your exposure to loud sounds. Consider wearing properly fitting hearing protection, lowering the...
Continue ReadingThis is a commonly asked and important question. Unfortunately, what we are seeing in often reported in the news can be a stretch. The important...
Continue ReadingThere 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...
Continue ReadingMost 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.
Continue ReadingYou’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...
Continue ReadingIf you have trouble understanding conversations in restaurants or in other noisy settings, or if you need to turn up the TV louder than those...
Continue ReadingSymptoms of hearing loss include difficulty hearing in background noise, trouble following conversation, and feeling that people are mumbling.
Continue ReadingDifficulty hearing may also play a role in cognitive decline. This represents a significant risk for America’s aging population.
Continue ReadingThe 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...
Continue ReadingDeaf 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...
Continue ReadingIf 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.
Continue ReadingAnne 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.
Continue ReadingIf you have hearing loss, dancing can do wonders for your social life—and your health.
Continue ReadingStarkey hearing aids are the flagship brand of Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world's top five hearing-aid manufacturers.
Continue ReadingOticon continues to build on a history of innovation delivering cutting-edge hearing aid solutions.
Continue ReadingWidex, 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...
Continue ReadingHere are seven tips that will make it easier for your to hear in a noisy cocktail party.
Continue ReadingWhen I ask someone to repeat themselves and get "oh nevermind," it makes me burn.
Continue ReadingBluetooth connectivity and sleek design are starting to overcome the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids.
Continue ReadingA nationwide research study in Korea concluded that eating chocolate can help prevent hearing loss.
Continue ReadingHearing loss does not happen to you alone. Consider taking your family to your next audiologist appointment.
Continue ReadingThere are serious risks associated with ignoring your hearing loss. You may be pushing people away, and there is a higher risk of dementia and...
Continue ReadingVeterans are suing 3M over defective earplugs they say are responsible for causing permanent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.
Continue ReadingHard of hearing. Hearing impaired. Deaf. A little deaf. People with hearing loss or hearing aids used many terms to self-identify.
Continue ReadingAfter a couple of months with my first hearing aids, I'm ready to share my experience as I learn to live with hearing loss...
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization (WHO) has decided that when it comes to loud headphones and hearing loss, enough is enough. Along with the...
Continue ReadingIt is critical to educate people about the importance of using a microphone for all meetings. Inclusion should never be sacrificed for the sake of...
Continue ReadingI 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?...
Continue ReadingWhile it's not a requirement to use hearing aids when behind the wheel, driving with unaided hearing loss can be challenging.
Continue ReadingThe evening meal is the most social part of the day but can be challenging for people with hearing loss, with or without hearing aids.
Continue ReadingStudies 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...
Continue ReadingIn spite of the many health risks associated with hearing loss, most doctors don't screen patients for hearing loss at the annual physical.
Continue ReadingIf you think you can get along just fine without getting your hearing loss treated, you’re mistaken.
Continue ReadingAssistive listening technology can keep everyone's hearing safe at concerts.
Continue ReadingIsolating your ears from background noise is a great way to reduce your noise exposure while listening to music on the go.
Continue ReadingMost if not all states have their own agencies or commissions on deafness and the hard of hearing that provide leadership, advocacy and education...
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