What It’s Like To Have Hearing Loss When you have a hearing loss, it can be hard to explain how your life has changed along with your hearing. What’s more, many people don’t realize how hearing loss has affected their...
8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor During Your Physical
Sometimes it can take a little nudge to get to the doctor when something is really bothering you. When you’re finally at your annual physical exam, make sure you use the most of your time with your health professional by...
Contact Sports and Hearing Loss
What are football players at risk of losing when playing to win? August usually means a handful of things: It’s the last leg of summer, school is quickly approaching, and football is finally back. The return of football means many...
Olympic Heroes With Hearing Loss
Overcoming hearing loss one challenge at a time In less than a week, the world will watch the accumulation of years of hard work and dedication come to a head during intense competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio....
Protect Your Family’s Hearing This Independence Day
3,2,1 — done! With our three best practices for hearing protection this holiday, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is snagging the best viewing spot. There are so many things to think about during the 4th of July....
Guide to Men’s Hearing Health
There are countless things that can contribute to poor hearing health, from aging to loud noise, but one you may not be aware of is gender. A recent study found that the odds of hearing loss are 5.5 times greater...
Women’s Hearing Health: A Whole-Health Issue
In recent years, the physical, social, and health issues that women face in their daily lives have been making headlines. Campaigns like the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women have been extremely...
At What Age Should I Start Getting My Hearing Checked Regularly?
While aging is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, there are several other factors that may indicate it’s time to see your hearing care provider. All ages can be screened for hearing loss. Newborns are now routinely tested...
10 Myths About Hearing Loss
When researching hearing loss and hearing aids, oftentimes we come up with more questions than answers. As professional hearing care enthusiasts, we’re happy you’re here. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, only about one out...
10 Telltale Signs of Hearing Loss
These signs and symptoms of hearing loss may surprise you. A hearing impairment can lead to more than just having to turn up the volume. From depression and anxiety to cognitive decline, a hearing loss can cause psychological, emotional, physical,...