World Hearing Day takes place every year on March 3. This day is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a time to talk about hearing health, raise awareness about hearing loss, and encourage …
What’s the Quietest Place on Earth
You might think the quietest place on earth is at the top of a mountain or at the south pole. Maybe your bedroom at night seems particularly quiet. Even in the quietest place you can …
Can You Hear While Sleeping
After you fall asleep, your brain is more responsive than you might think. When you’re first drifting off to sleep and you’re in light sleep, you can actually hear while you’re sleeping! But when you …
What Does It Mean to Have Normal Hearing
Have you noticed changes in your hearing? Maybe you’re missing a few words in conversations, or you’ve been turning up the volume on the TV. If you recently realized that you have hearing loss, you’ve …
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Personality
Hearing loss affects everyone differently. Some people experience listening fatigue, while others struggle more with poor communication. Most people report feeling frustrated when they can’t hear what’s being said, or embarrassed when they mishear something. …
Hearing Aids & Cold Weather
Are you worried about having your hearing aids outside during a cold snap? Wintery weather isn’t great for electronics. For example, your phone might be a bit slower to respond or the battery may lose …
Tips to Ease Communication with Face Masks & Hearing Loss
Public health officials are stressing the importance of wearing face masks. These face coverings play an important role in stopping the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, wearing face masks can make communication more challenging …
How Does Hearing Loss Affect Your Life
Hearing plays a big role in all of life’s most special moments. That’s why hearing loss can be so devastating. If you’re living with untreated hearing loss, you’ll start to notice changes in your family …
Can Air Pollution Affect Our Hearing Abilities
Everyone knows that loud noise and noise pollution can lead to hearing loss. These sounds can damage the cells in your ear and make it harder to hear. But have you ever thought about how …
Current & Former Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Are you a smoker? Maybe you used to smoke, but you recently quit. Smoking is linked to a number of negative health outcomes, including cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, and …