What Jobs Put Your Ears Most at Risk?
The service sector is the largest sector in U.S. industry. Unfortunately, this sector subjects a large number of workers to unsafe noise exposure, according to new research by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The study on hearing loss in workers across the service industries was published this year in the International…
How Does Hearing Loss Increase Depression?
Approximately 48 million Americans in the U.S. have hearing loss, and only one in five actually seeks treatment. This means 38.4 million people miss out on important communication with loved ones every day. When you can’t communicate well, you’re more likely to socially withdraw, leading to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. What the Studies…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
How to Properly Clean Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a hefty investment – in both time and money – and they’re also important, which is why you should take good care of them. Properly cleaning your hearing devices regularly will both extend their lifespan and also provide the best listening experience for you. Below we’ve overviewed how to keep your hearing…
How to Help a Loved One with Hearing Loss
An estimated 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, people tend to wait an average of seven years to actually seek treatment. This can be frustrating for loved ones, who often have to contend with being asked to repeat themselves constantly, listen to the TV much louder than is comfortable and take…
Common Hearing Aid Fears
Forty-eight million Americans experience hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. There are many misconceptions people have about hearing aids that may cause them to feel apprehensive, which is why we’ve compiled a list of some of the greatest hearing aid fears…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
For most who suspect they have a hearing loss, their audiologist will confirm this with the results of a hearing test. But what happens when you pass your hearing test but still struggle to hear in noisy places? A condition known as hidden hearing loss is a brain condition not easily identified on standard hearing…
Link Between RA and Hearing Loss
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may already know that it can affect nearly every part of the body. Did you know that it can also affect the teeny tiny bones, joints and cartilage in the ears? Recent research shows that those with RA are at an increased risk for ear problems, including hearing…
Protect Your Ears this Fourth of July
If it seems like you’ve been hearing more fireworks than usual in the days and weeks leading up to the Fourth of July, you’re not alone. National reports show that cities across the country are seeing major jumps in the number of fireworks going off. Why the Surge in Fireworks? According to an NPR report,…
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
Unilateral hearing loss is hearing loss that affects one ear, or that affects one ear much more severely than the other. When unilateral hearing loss is severe or profound, it may be called unilateral deafness or single-sided deafness. Unilateral hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 60,000 people in the United States. Signs of Unilateral…