Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors that impact people of all ages. This includes head injuries which actually affects younger adults more than any other demographic. Learning more about this risk factor and ways to reduce your risk cna protect your hearing health and wellness.  Understanding the Scope of Head Injuries  According to the  Centers for …

Knowing your rights when it comes to hearing loss is an important way to support and prioritize your hearing needs. Learning about the resources, services, and rights that you have empowers you as you navigate everyday life. It also increases accessibility of public spaces and supports your hearing in a range of environments. This includes work environments, traveling, accessing technologies …

Did you know that nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss? Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people experience today. Impaired hearing affects people of all ages and can be caused by a variety of factors – loud noise, aging, injury etc. This medical condition reduces a …

Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition people experience today? Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss which affects over 48 million people. Though aging and loud noise are often associated with major causes of hearing loss, there are several factors that can contribute to impaired hearing. There are …

What do you know about Alzheimer’s Disease? If you’ve had a loved one that has dealt with this condition, then you know how devastating it can be. This and every September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness, address misconceptions, and address the stigma of dementia head on.  Understanding Dementia When people …

Do you struggle with hearing loss? If you do you are not alone! The World Health Organization reports that “currently more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss. 430 million of them have disabling hearing loss.” In the US, hearing loss is the third most common medical condition affecting people of all ages. Even so one …

Do you have hearing loss? You may think of it as a minor inconvenience, but studies show that its much more dangerous than you’d first suspect. Aside from the emotional and mental impact of hearing loss, hearing loss can be a risk to your physical health. Aside from communicating and keeping up with social situations, hearing helps us be aware …

Many people underestimate the importance of your hearing. However, healthy hearing helps us listen and respond to others, fostering healthy relationships and increasing our ability to socialize and stay active. This becomes increasingly important as we age. Presbycusis, also known as age related hearing loss, occurs due to changes in our ears. While 1 in 3 people over the age …

We know we are supposed to eat healthily and stay active for our health, but did you know that includes your brain as well. Brain health is as much connected to our overall health as our heart, lungs, muscles, and bones. The brain is an amazing organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and …

Hearing loss affects 1 in 8 people (30 million people or 13% of the population) in the US between 12 and 69 in both ears, based on standard examinations. However, a hidden hearing loss is much rarer. Experts estimate that sudden hearing loss, described as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) strikes between one and six people per 5,000 every year. Even so, …