It can be difficult to live with hearing loss in a world that seems to cater almost solely to the hearing population. Much of the communication between people, in your town city hall or at the bank and other commercial establishments tend to be very verbal. Perhaps you have even spent much of your life communicating verbally, but now have …

Noise is a permanent feature in our lives these days. But for kids and teens, this noise could damage their hearing health. Children and teens have a lower threshold for hearing loss, and they are more susceptible to hearing loss than adults. Not only that, but they are often in noisy environments like crowded school hallways, loud band practice, or …

Did you know that both smoking and drinking have been linked to hearing loss? Age and noise exposure aren’t the only things that can harm your hearing health. Individuals who smoke every day or drink heavily also have a higher risk of hearing loss. Here’s everything you need to know about how smoking and drinking may affect hearing. Cigarette Smoking …

It’s officially May, and that means it’s time to celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month! Each May, people from around the country come together to talk about communication disorders that make it harder to speak or hear. Difficulty communicating can come between you and your loved ones, and lower your quality of life. This year’s theme is Building Connections, and …

There are many causes of hearing loss including exposure to loud noise, head trauma, some medications and old age. However, there are other risks that are less obvious. Researchers are finding a heightened risk of hearing loss for those with Diabetes. What Exactly is Diabetes? Diabetes is an issue with the way the body processes the nutrients from food. The …

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 466 million people or about 5.5% of the population suffers from some degree of hearing loss. While this number is estimated to rise due to increase in population and more exposure to loud noises, among other factors hearing loss is not a new issue for humans. One of the greatest factors is that …

Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that people experience today. Though this chronic impairment is pervasive, impacting over 48 million people, it still tends to be underdiagnosed. There are a few reasons that hearing loss is often overlooked including that it typically happens gradually so people may not be aware that their hearing is changing for …

Hearing loss is one of the most common, chronic medical conditions that people navigate today. Impacting over 48 million people, you may know someone who lives with impaired hearing. Hearing loss reduces a person’s ability to clearly hear and process sound which presents various challenges to communication. There are numerous ways you can provide critical support, creating greater accessibility and …