Athletes and Hearing Loss

We know that hearing loss can be caused by aging, noise, illness, or even genes. Did you know that playing sports can also damage your hearing? Athletes around the world suffer from hearing loss, and many live with daily tinnitus. This is often from exposure to loud noise on game day, or from a head or neck injury suffered while …

All About Hearing Protection

Our cities, workplaces, and homes are louder than ever before. Some of these noises can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus, and greatly reduce our quality of life. The best way to prevent noise induced hearing loss is to turn down the volume, leave the noisy area, and reduce the amount of time you’re exposed to noise. If you can’t …

Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?

Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the US, affecting nearly 40 million Americans of all ages. Hearing loss affects your ability to connect with loved ones, hear sounds in the world around you, and enjoy your favorite pastimes. Seniors are the most at risk for developing a hearing loss, but adults, teens, and even …

Do’s & Don’ts for Accommodating People with Hearing Loss

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that your partner or loved one is suffering from an amount of hearing loss that is noticeably affecting their day-to-day life. Perhaps they don’t realize yet that they have a problem. You might feel stuck in a situation in which you want the best for them, but they’re denying there’s a problem, and this …