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 …
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
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 …
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Diabetes
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 …
When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?
Your hearing aids are amazing devices. Not only do they amplify your hearing, but the newest hearing aids can minimize background noise, tune out tinnitus and change listening programs based on your location. These amazing devices are with you every day, from the moment you get out of bed from the time you go to sleep, so it’s no wonder …
A Brief History of Hearing Loss
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 …
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
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 …
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
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 …
March 3 is World Hearing Day – Hearing Care for All
Have you been having trouble hearing? Do you feel that everyone around you is mumbling or that the television is always too quiet? Hearing loss impacts nearly 40 million Americans, and the number is growing as the baby boomer generation continues to age. Hearing loss affects half of all seniors over the age of 75. If you’ve noticed that your …
Musicians & Hearing Loss
For many, making music for a living is a dream and a full-time job. Even so, whether you play in the symphony or play in a band you may be exposing your ears to damaging levels of sound. Each year, about 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work and this includes musicians. Professional musicians are …
Going Digital with Your Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects 48 million people in the US alone and the numbers only continue to rise as our world becomes louder and new generations suffer from hearing loss earlier in life. While most cases of hearing loss cannot be reversed, it can be treated rather effectively with hearing aids. Today’s hearing aids are not the ones you may remember …