Four ways hearing aids can help with self-care this holiday season
/Self-care involves not only looking after your physical and mental well-being, but also making them a priority
Read MoreTop 5 things to feel thankful for with better hearing
/Ask just about any hearing aid wearer what it was like before treating their hearing loss and they’ll likely respond, “I can’t believe how much I was missing.”
Read MoreNoise exposure at work is more common than you think
/Excessive noise can happen wherever we work. And it isn’t good for our hearing.
Read MoreNoise-induced hearing loss increasingly affecting U.S. workers
/Excessive noise exposure can cause permanent and irreversible hearing loss. Fortunately, protecting your hearing can help prevent hearing damage from occurring in the first place, which we’ll discuss momentarily.
Read MoreTinnitus expert shares hope and solutions for affected veterans
/Are you or someone you know suffering from tinnitus? You're not alone. Tinnitus affects millions of people worldwide, including countless veterans for whom it is the number one service-related disability.
Read MoreWhere is the best place to get hearing aids?
/Today, your options have gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids you can buy at places like Walgreens and CVS. Here’s the thing, though—seeing a hearing care professional is still the best way to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids. Let us explain why.
Read MoreWhat to do if you think you have hearing loss
/Experience the way sound colors your life with more meaningful moments, deeper connections with others, and the all-encompassing joy that comes with hearing your best life.
Read MoreHearing loss expected to dramatically increase
/Read on to get the full scoop on the study, the impact, and what you can do about your own hearing health, moving forward.
Read MoreTinnitus shown to impact physical and mental health
/In honor of National Stress Awareness Month already in progress, we would like to take today’s hearing fact to spotlight tinnitus and the ripple effect it can have on your physical and mental well-being.
Read MoreUsing hormone therapy in late menopause heightens hearing loss risk
/Women in menopause commonly experience physical and emotional symptoms that can impact sleep, energy levels, and emotional health.
Read MoreTinnitus more likely as we age
/If it turns out you have tinnitus caused by age-related or noise-induced hearing loss, wearing hearing aids can be a big help with improving your symptoms.
Read More1 in 4 who have hearing damage are unaware of it
/“I can hear fine.” If you ever found yourself feeling this sentiment, you’re not alone. And if you ever found out you were wrong about it, take heart—you’re in good company.
Read MoreMake the one New Year's resolution that covers them all
/A silver-colored Happy New Year banner lies atop a pretty spring of eucalyptus leaves (wide, round, bluish-green leaves) laid out on a dark hardwood floor.
Read MoreBalancing volume and duration makes earbud listening safer
/When you use these personal listening accessories for listening at a volume that’s too loud and for too long, you run the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Read MoreVeterans face more hearing issues than any other health condition
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The reason why hearing loss and tinnitus are so widespread among servicepeople may not surprise you: hazardous noise exposure.
Read MoreStay safe in sound this October
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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second-leading cause of hearing loss after aging, and impacts nearly 40 million U.S. adults aged 20–69, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIHL occurs when excessively loud noise damages the hair cells in your inner ear and the hearing nerve.
Read MoreWearing hearing aids may prevent millions of dementia cases
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Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia.
Read MoreHow to help a loved one get help for their hearing loss
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Having a family member or friend with untreated hearing loss can be a tough situation to navigate.
Read MoreHealthy aging begins with better hearing
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What are some positives of aging that speak to you? If you’re having a little trouble getting your list together, don’t despair: Healthy Aging Month was created as an opportunity to choose happiness for your future by taking active steps to maintain your physical and mental well-being. And where to begin isn’t as daunting as you may think.
Read MoreHearing screenings typically absent from routine doctor exams
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While the reasoning behind the lack of hearing screenings at routine exams isn’t clear-cut, we can take today’s fact as a reminder of how important it is to prioritize our hearing health.
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