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 …
Tips for Communicating if You Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is not just an ear issue but at its root, a communication issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that hearing loss is the third …
Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!
January is almost here, and this means 2022 is quickly approaching. If you found that you had to ask people to repeat themselves over the holiday over family dinner or …
Treating Hearing Loss Helps You Stay Socially Connected
Hearing loss affects more than just your ears. It is ultimately a communication issue and when it goes unaddressed it can cause rifts between friends, family, co-workers, and even your …
Nutrients That Boost Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss affects 15% of the US population. That’s about 48 million people and while it’s commonly thought of as an issue that affects the elderly, only 35 % of …