Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it. It is far too common to live with hearing loss for years without realizing it. This is because hearing loss develops slowly over years. What starts as subtle misunderstandings becomes rationalized by the brain. You may start to believe …
All about Hearing Protection
We live in a noisy world. From work, to our commute and even our own homes, we may encounter dangerous levels of noise just about anywhere we go. However, this doesn’t mean you have to hide from these noises, but rather be ready and prepared. Loud noises can cause sound …
Avoiding Hearing Tests Could Make the Problem Much Worse
Though hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today, it is often avoided. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss but only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, receive it. Studies show that it is common to avoid …
Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing
We are exposed to various sounds throughout the day. From alarm clocks, to listening to music, commuting, talking on the phone, and traffic – sound is part of everyday life. But did you know that there are everyday activities that could harm your hearing? One time or regular exposure to …
Why You Should Talk about Hearing at Your Next Physical
Your Hearing Health is Key to Your Overall Health Consider this string of consequences: your hearing is starting to go a little bit, but not so significantly that you really notice. Sometimes you suspect for a second that it may be a thing, but of course it is simpler to …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The New Year Is a Time To Commit to Better Health Habits It is probably true for most people that the holidays are a thrill, making time to see family and friends that you may have been trying to make time to see for months. It is not uncommon to …
Things to Consider When Traveling with Hearing Aids
If you are like most people with hearing loss, when you think about traveling, you envision a world of hassle. From struggling to hear over the chatter of fellow passengers on public transit to trying to have a conversation in a crowded restaurant or bar, there is a lot about …
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
When it comes to safe driving, we all want to do what we can to ensure we get where we’re going safely. If you have trouble hearing and wear hearing aids to help you hear better, safe driving involves more than obeying traffic laws and reading road signs. You might …
Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
The day has finally come when you can use your new hearing aids. Not everyone who gets hearing aids welcomes this shift to high-definition surround sound! When you insert your hearing aids for the first time, it is quite possible that you will become overwhelmed and even have the urge …
Better Hearing and Speech Month from ASHA
Every May, the American Speech and Hearing Association organizes and celebrates Better Speech and Hearing Month to draw awareness to the widespread impacts of disabling hearing loss and the consequences it poses to every one of the almost 50 million Americans that live with it to some degree. This year …