Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with conversations in social settings or environments with background noise? If you’re having a tough time keeping up with what others are saying, pretending to hear and going along with the conversation may seem like an easy...
Musicians & Hearing Loss
Noise exposure is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Musicians are especially vulnerable to developing noise induced hearing loss as a result of excessive noise absorption. In fact, studies show that musicians can be up to 4 times more likely to experience...
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
We are exposed to different types of noise at varying levels throughout the day. We often normalize noise without realizing that it poses a subtle risk to hearing health. Noise pollution describes everyday noises that can be harmful to one’s hearing. From traffic, to...
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
This May is Better Hearing and Speech Month – a month that focuses on hearing health. Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this campaign raises awareness about hearing loss and the importance of treatment. Hearing loss is one of...