According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, over 48 million people in the U.S. have hearing loss. The problem is that only 1 out of 4 people who need them actually wear hearing aids. That means 75% of those with hearing loss are putting their relationships at risk. Continue reading →

There is finally hope for individuals with hearing impairment for whom hearing aids have not worked. The hybrid ear implant is a breakthrough device that offers a better hearing experience to people who have proven to not be a good candidate for a hearing aid.

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If you’ve ever attended a rock concert or loud sporting event, or worked with noisy equipment like a chainsaw, you might have experienced a ringing sound in your ears. No one else hears it and it sounds like it’s coming from inside your head. No, you’re not crazy, you’re experiencing tinnitus. Continue reading →

Humans developed the ability to deal with stress thousands of years ago in order to survive. When faced with danger, our cavemen ancestors had to react fast and furiously to either fight off predators or run like the wind. Continue reading →

The Hearing Loss Association of America estimates that 30 of every 1,000 children have hearing loss. Children who are born deaf often learn to communicate with sign language and become part of an inclusive community known as the deaf culture. Continue reading →

Firefighters continuously risk suffering the effects of permanent hearing loss. The constant wail of sirens, as well as the raucous noise created by chainsaws, metal cutting saws, and other advanced equipment, undoubtedly causes firefighters’ hearing abilities to decrease. Continue reading →

A recent study, Prevalence of Disability and Disability Type Among Adults, US, 2013, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) examines vision loss, cognition, mobility, self-care and independent living. Hearing loss is the third major public health issue after diabetes and heart disease, yet this study fails to make any mention about hearing loss, or even explain why the study failed to examine the prevalence of hearing loss. Continue reading →

First check the battery to make sure it’s inserted correctly and functioning properly. Next, check that the volume control is set to a level you can hear. Then, check the vents and receiver openings to make sure they’re not clogged with earwax or dirt, and that the tubing is connected properly. Finally, check to see if the micro-phone opening is clogged. Continue reading →

A small garden can yield a variety of fresh, seasonable vegetables. Plants contain fiber, vitamins and minerals along with compounds which play a role in preventing certain kinds of cancers, heart disease and stroke. Certain vegetables can even be beneficial to your hearing health. Continue reading →

An 8th grade student may have made a discovery that could save people who wear hearing aids significant money. Continue reading →