Are you a veteran? Do you have a loved one who’s served our country and protected our rights and freedoms? A recently released official summary from the Department of Veterans Affairs lists hearing loss and …
Understanding Ear Infections
Have you been experiencing any pain or discomfort in your ears? Don’t ignore pain in your ears, and visit your physician immediately! Ear infections can cause unbearable pain, and can lead to permanent hearing loss, …
Hearing Aids May Improve Balance Issues
Have you been struggling to keep your balance recently? Have you felt unsteady on your feet, or almost lost your balance walking down the stairs? Hearing issues can impact your balance, and those with hearing …
New Standards to Protect Young Peoples’ Hearing
Young people are constantly risking their hearing, and many of them don’t even realize it. For many young people today, being surrounded by noise is just a fact of life. Cities are loud places to …
Untreated Hearing Loss in the USA Costs $133 Billion Each Year
Hearing loss is becoming increasingly common, and roughly 40 million Americans are struggling to hear. Have you noticed any changes in your hearing? Do your loved ones complain that you’re not hearing as well as …
Factors that Could Affect Hearing Aid Efficacy
Have you been struggling to hear? Are you considering hearing aids to treat your hearing loss and get your life back? Hearing technology has come a long way in the past 15 years, and the …
In Honor of World Hearing Day on March 3, Check Your Hearing!
Do you think that everyone around you is speaking far too softly or mumbling all the time? Have you given up talking on the phone or started turning up the volume on the TV? These …
How Do We Hear Voices in a Crowd?
Have you ever wondered how hearing works? The ears are incredibly complex structures that effortlessly decipher sound ways, allow you to hear everything around you, localize sounds, and even pick out voices in a crowd. …
What is Musical Ear Syndrome?
Do you have tinnitus? This ringing or buzzing in your ears doesn’t have an external source, meaning it’s all in your head. Some people also experience a type of musical tinnitus, called musical ear syndrome. …
Symptoms of Memory Loss Could Actually Be Hearing Loss
As you know, hearing loss affects far more than your ability to follow conversations. If you have hearing loss, you might have a hard time focusing on tasks, keeping your balance, or localizing the sounds …