Up to 20% of Americans report a certain level of hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders (NIDCD). One of the greatest predictors of hearing loss is ag...Read More
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Are Ringing Ears a Sign of High Blood Pressure?
It’s estimated that 68 million adults in the U.S. have hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That equates to 1 in 3 U.S. adults exp...Read More
5 Reasons to Treat Your Hearing Loss Early
It’s estimated that almost 40 million Americans over the age of 18 experience some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can go undetected for quite some time. Because it progresses slowly, it’s ofte...Read More
Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
COVID-19, the disease that is caused by the novel coronavirus, has impacted our world in ways we could not have imagined. The illness has impacted our day to day lives, and forced many of us to adjust...Read More
Avoiding Social Isolation with Hearing Loss
We are living and working through a very challenging time. This isn’t the first global pandemic. It is, however, the first time for many of us to experience this level of disruption to our day to da...Read More
Advances in Robotics Helping People with Hearing Loss
Technology is changing our world as we know it. It’s helping us make more sense of the world around us, keeping us entertained, and breaking scientific and medical boundaries on a regular basis. The...Read More
Thanksgiving Tips for Those With Hearing Loss
Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away, and your preparations may already be in full swing. Whether you’re planning on celebrating Thanksgiving in the comfort of your own home or you’ve been ...Read More
Is Hearing Loss a Sign of Dementia?
June is celebrated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This month, we’re looking at the connection between your hearing and your brain. Specifically, we’re asking: “Is hearing loss a...Read More
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Communication?
Each year, May is celebrated as Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM). This year’s theme is Communication Across the Lifespan, so we’re taking the opportunity to look at how hearing can impact ...Read More
5 Surprising Ways Hearing Loss Can Hurt You
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the US affecting older adults. One in three people aged 65 to 74 have a hearing loss, increasing to almost half of those 75+. There ar...Read More