What makes men different from women? This is a debate in our society which is far from settled. In 2017 a Pew Research Center survey found that most people in the United States found the differences may be based on the way each gender group expresses feelings, displays physical abilities, personal interests and approaches to parenting. However, these are simply …
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!
Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global call to take action on hearing loss. Impacting nearly 1 in 5 people, hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions that people live with today. World Hearing Day is a great reminder to prioritize your hearing health. You …
Improving Communication with Your Family
Hearing loss not only impacts you but also your loved ones. People often report feeling ignored and frustrated with their loved one who has hearing loss. Symptoms can strain communication and make it tough to engage in conversations which are essential in relationships. Over time, this can lead to a breakdown in communication as well as produce tension as well …
Earbud Use Could Harm Your Hearing
Earbuds are an essential item that many people use in everyday life. Whether it’s to listen to music, your factorite podcast, or talk on the phone; earbuds use is common. While these devices make listening to audio convenient, allowing us to do so handsfree, earbud use can also affect hearing health. In fact, some earbuds can reach levels that are …
Hearing Loss & Fatigue
Have you ever felt especially tired after a long conversation with friends or after a work meeting? This can point to listening fatigue which describes feeling tired after absorbing and processing sound for long periods of time. Listening fatigue is a way for the brain to signal being overworked and needing a break. Though everyone can and does experience listening …
Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing
We are exposed to a range of sounds and noise levels everyday. From alarm clocks, to traffic, watching TV, listening to a podcast using headphones, and passing by construction. Though this type of noise exposure is part of everyday life, some could be more harmful to hearing health. Loud noise exposure is a common cause of noise induced hearing loss, …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The new year is a great time to prioritize your health and wellness. An effective way you can do this is by committing to better hearing. Practicing the following strategies in the new year can support healthy hearing: In a study on hearing loss inaction published by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association, researchers surveyed nearly 2,500 people and found that only 2 …
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated
The risk of developing hearing loss increases with age. Age related hearing loss is the third most common medical condition that older adults live with today. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, estimates that nearly 25% of people ages 65 to 74, and half of people 75 and older, have disabling hearing loss. But only a third …
The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition people experience today. Impacting over 48 million people (1 in 6), hearing loss is a pervasive health issue that is often permanent. Hearing loss reduces one’s capacity to hear and processes speech as well as sound. This takes a toll on communication which is central to how we navigate everyday life. …
Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the symptoms that people have problems understanding and accepting, especially when contrasted with heart illness or impaired vision. Americans wait for an average of seven to ten years between the time they first notice changes in their hearing and the time they finish a hearing evaluation. Following the first test, many patients continue to put …