Importance of Regular Hearing Tests
We tend to take our hearing for granted, assuming it will always be there for us, even though hearing loss affects 1 out of 3 adults aged 65 or older. Hearing impairment often develops so gradually that many aren’t even aware of the changes until it has advanced beyond an easily treatable stage. This could…
How to Recycle Your Hearing Devices
Hearing devices represent a major investment for many Americans. Some who could benefit from wearing them delay or skip treatment due to cost concerns. Because hearing ability constantly changes, even with treatment, those who do wear hearing devices will likely need to upgrade to new ones at some point. Rather than simply tossing them in…
Is Coronavirus Making Your Tinnitus Worse?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 50 million Americans – about 15% of the population – experience tinnitus (ringing in the ears). About 20 million of these have chronic tinnitus that affects their daily life, and 2 million are debilitated by their tinnitus. Unfortunately, the pandemic has exacerbated this symptom for…
New Research Highlights Role of Protein in New Ear Hair Cell Development
Exposure to loud noises and aging can damage the delicate hair cells within the inner ear. Once damaged, these hair cells cannot heal or regrow, leading to permanent hearing loss. New research out of the University of Maryland School of Medicine reveals the important role a specific protein plays in the development of these hair…
What Causes Sudden Deafness?
Sudden deafness, also called sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), is a rapid loss of hearing that occurs either all at once or over a period of several days with no apparent cause. Most commonly, it presents in just one ear. The source of sudden deafness is usually a problem in the sensory organs of the…
Ways to Protect Your Hearing Aids from the Elements
Now that we are many months into the pandemic, many of us have adopted the new normal we find ourselves in. This involves figuring out how to get exercise and see friends and family while still being safe through social distancing and wearing a mask. In addition to keeping yourself healthy, it is important to…
Can Stress Lead to Hearing Loss?
These past few months have brought about unprecedented levels of stress for millions of Americans. Figuring out the right coping mechanism is crucial, as long-term stress can lead to a variety of health problems, including hearing loss. How Stress Affects Hearing Everyone experiences stress. Typically, after a stressful situation, your body sends out a signal that…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
Still Sheltering in Place? Try These Simple, Fun Hearing Exercises
Stave off boredom while sharpening your hearing and listening skills with the following exercises. EXERCISE #1 Filter noise at home. Sound filtering involves focusing on essential sounds while filtering out unnecessary background noise. Find a friend or family member and several sources of noise: music, TV, a fan, etc. Begin a conversation and turn on…
Masks & the Hard of Hearing
For the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss, communication is challenging enough under the best of circumstances. Meanwhile, the global coronavirus pandemic has created additional unexpected obstacles. Many hard of hearing individuals rely on lip-reading in order to communicate with others. With local health orders requiring people to wear face masks to help slow…