It’s no secret that humans lose their capacity for hearing the older they get. However, a recent study has come out that shows conclusively the strong link between hearing loss and brain atrophy, which is essentially shrinkage of the brain. Protecting your hearing as you get older is a top way to guard against this […]
In the pharmacological community there is an omnipresent curiosity about the long-term effects of medicines. In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis upon revealing how consistent usage of medicine affects the hearing of individuals. The term for this form of hearing loss induced by prescriptions is called ototoxicity, a condition that was recently […]
People who suffer from deafness and other hearing problems are becoming limited in fewer ways than ever before. Where there was once a certain level of difficulty in finding vacations spots for people with hearing problems, more destinations are becoming accessible all the time. This is due to the fact that travel guides are hosting […]
In the ongoing search to provide a better quality of hearing for people who are deaf or communication impaired, bone conduction hearing aid technology appears to be another viable option. Far from being considered the novelty that it once was, scientists now believe that this form of hearing aid could bring about a means to […]
Hearing loss is more common than many people believe. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, about 36 million adults in America suffer from some form of hearing loss. While loss of hearing may seem to be a natural part of aging, not all loss is natural. Tinnitus can be caused […]
Some six million teens nationwide suffer some type of loss of hearing, and this number has increased dramatically over the past twenty years. While experts say that this hearing loss is in part caused by sustained exposure to high volumes of music from portable players and phones, participation in marching band is yet another contributing […]
People depend on their ability to hear in numerous situations, making it difficult to carry out some common tasks if your hearing is impaired. Many people with hearing issues find that driving can become a challenge. However, having hearing problems does not mean you have to give up your car keys. Keep these safe driving […]
When considering post-combat injuries in veterans, PTSD, missing limbs, and brain damage may come to mind. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. Check out these 5 surprising facts about hearing loss among veterans to learn more […]
Whether you are young or old, you may experience hearing loss. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss presents itself more often than any other congenital defect in the United States. In fact, […]
What is a telecoil and what does it do? Maybe the hearing aid you are wearing has one or perhaps you’ve been thinking about buying a new hearing aid and have seen the term used. This tiny coil of wire might appear simple, but the benefits it can provide to individuals who use it are […]