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10/16/2025

Learn the key differences between hearing aids and cochlear implants, including how they work, who they help, and when each is recommended for treating hearing loss.

09/15/2025

Explore how hearing aids improve communication, cognitive health, and safety. Learn why early treatment for hearing loss is essential.

08/20/2025

Tinnitus—often described as a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the ears without any external sound—is a condition that affects millions across the United States. While it’s commonly associated with hearing issues, its emotional toll is just as significant.

07/15/2025

Living with hearing loss can take a significant emotional and physical toll. From strained relationships to reduced workplace productivity, the effects extend far beyond difficulty in hearing. However, addressing hearing loss with hearing aids can lead to dramatic improvements—not just in hearing, but in overall quality of life.

Living with hearing loss can take a significant emotional and physical toll. From strained relationships to reduced workplace productivity, the effects extend far beyond difficulty in hearing.

06/16/2025

With changes in modern technology, elderly Americans have various methods of maintaining an active life despite having hearing loss. One in three Americans over 65 years of age have some form of hearing loss, while half of the Americans aged above 75 years have hearing loss. Hearing loss is the third most common condition in America, listed after cardiovascular disease and arthritis.

With changes in modern technology, elderly Americans have various methods of maintaining an active life despite having hearing loss. One in three Americans over 65 years of age have some form of hearing loss, while half of the Americans aged above 75 years have hearing loss.

05/15/2025

Recent research from the Harvard Medical School reported that nerve fibers located inside the inner ear are more sensitive and prone to being damaged due to loud noises than the hair follicles of the ear. This provides a different picture than the previously-held notion that hearing loss was caused due to the loss of hair cells within the ear; this new finding opens up new opportunities to facilitate public health procedures and treatment methods.

Recent research from the Harvard Medical School reported that nerve fibers located inside the inner ear are more sensitive and prone to being damaged due to loud noises than the hair follicles of the ear.

04/17/2025

Recent research suggests that social support is a vital aspect of using hearing devices to their full potential. Having a sense of communal support with your loved ones and coworkers can help you adjust quicker to the process of wearing hearing devices.

03/19/2025

Tinnitus affects a significant number of people each year. It can be a frustrating experience which can give rise to a sense of hopelessness, confusion, and anxiety, especially if incorrect information is obtained regarding its true nature. This article aims at correcting some of the commonly held mistaken beliefs about Tinnitus.

Tinnitus affects a significant number of people each year. This article aims at correcting some of the commonly held mistaken beliefs about Tinnitus.

02/20/2025

People often have trouble admitting to having hearing impairment, especially when they are not particularly old. It is important to remember that hearing loss can occur at any age for a number of reasons, thus it is important to check your hearing periodically to ensure that you are not suffering from hearing loss so that if you are, you can rectify it in time.

Get your hearing tested periodically and in the event of any viral infection or trauma to the ears, ensure that you test your hearing to see whether it has impacted your hearing.

01/18/2025

01/15/2025

Being able to hear is one of the most fundamental abilities we rely on to function in this world. As children, we often go through screenings to check for hearing loss starting from birth right through the early school years. As we grow older, we begin to take our hearing for granted, which could be a grave error on our part.

Early treatment can help protect the remainder of your hear-ing and keep you and your loved ones safe from other health issues.

12/16/2024

Research has found several negative effects that arise out of smoking and being around smokers, ranging from respiratory problems, cardiac problems, and other health issues. Recent research has found that passive smokers, who are around a person who smokes and inhale second-hand smoke, can suffer from hearing loss.

Recent research has found that passive smokers, who are around a person who smokes and inhale second-hand smoke, can suffer from hearing loss.