In the last decade or so, in-ear “wearables” have become a popular way to interact with our smartphones. Usually called “earbuds,” these devices rest at the entrance of your ear …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Each May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) presents Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM). This is a month-long occasion to spread awareness of communication disorders—such as hearing loss—and the life-altering …
Hearing Loss & Fatigue
Anyone who has lived with hearing loss can tell you how exhausting it is. Especially if background noise is present, straining to hear speech can wear us out and leave …
Everyday Activities that Could Harm Your Hearing
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the least-understood health concerns affecting people today. While it is perhaps the most preventable type of hearing loss, it is also one of …
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
In America today, about 48 million people are living with hearing loss. While hearing loss can be present in children and young people, the most common kind of hearing loss …
The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss
While only about 0.2% of children are born with hearing loss, about 14% of the population of the United States has it. That means that the vast majority of hearing …
A Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Hearing loss affects some 48 million Americans, about 14–15% of the population. Despite how common it is, hearing loss remains sorely undertreated. Only about one out of five people who …
Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical problems to affect us as we age. Age-related hearing loss, or “presbycusis,” can start as early as age 45, though tends …
Tips for Managing Tinnitus
Tinnitus is commonly known as “ringing in the ears.” It affects some 50 million Americans, most of whom experience it in a high-pitched tone that only they can hear. It …
Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
It’s normal to be a little forgetful sometimes, especially as we age. From the first weeks of gestation, the brain is creating around 100 new neurons per minute, however by …