Hearing aids are great to help us navigate the world independently–they can make a big difference in the life of a hearing loss sufferer. If you have hearing aids you have probably become reliant on them. If they suddenly malfunction, you may have no idea what to do. Fortunately, there are some easy fixes …
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Are you sensitive to sounds and noises that don’t seem to bother anyone else? Are certain pitches unbearable to you? If so, you may suffer from some degree of hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is a disorder in which the affected person has is very sensitive to sounds in the normal range of pitch and volume. If the …
Hearing loss is a very common ailment for the average American adult. Even despite this, only one in five people with hearing damage take steps to address or remedy the problem. Since permanent hearing damage cannot be reversed, it is imperative prevent damage before it becomes too severe. The best way to do this is …
Hearing loss is a very common ailment among American adults. Even so, only about 20% of sufferers of hearing damage will take any action to address it. Since permanent hearing damage is not reversible, it is crucial to halt the progress of hearing loss by getting a diagnosis and treatment as early as possible. Step …
Hearing loss is an inconvenience that can interfere with social life and affect productivity at work, but did you know that there are also other health implications connected with hearing damage? Hearing Loss in Babies and Young Children Hearing loss in newborns and children are often the most damaging to a person’s life of development …
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If you are having a problem with your ears or your hearing, you may wonder which ear doctor you should visit: an audiologist or an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor? Sometimes the distinction can be a bit confusing. They are both specialists dealing with the ears. The difference between an ENT and an audiologist: An …
Hearing loss is very common, but it is invisible. So understanding what it’s like or accommodating to hearing loss sufferers is challenging. Hearing loss also carries a stigma, along with the need for hearing aids. Because of this only about 1 in 5 people with hearing loss actually use hearing aids. Hearing loss sufferers wait …
If you suspect you have hearing loss, or if your hearing loss is already confirmed and you want to take proactive steps to prevent further loss, check out these five exercises you can do to help facilitate your hearing capabilities. Stretch your body Stretching and deep breathing, such as is practiced in yoga, can actually …
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Presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, is a common type of hearing loss that occurs gradually with aging. About 30% of U.S. seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some level of hearing loss, as do almost half of adults over the age of 75. Hearing loss is not only a minor inconvenience; it …
Did you know that balance and hearing health are connected? You may have heard of (or eve experienced) Vertigo, and you have probably learned that it affects balance and cause episodes of dizziness. You may also know that it has something to do with your inner ear. Our balance (or Vestibular) system is what orients …
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