Do you have a hard time keeping up with a conversation you’re having in a restaurant? Or do you find yourself saying “huh” or “what” in response to what others are saying? These are common signs of hearing loss, a chronic medical condition that reduces one’s ability...
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...
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...
There are more opportunities to attend sporting events as more things continue to open up during the pandemic. While this is exciting and many look forward to cheering on their favorite teams or spending time with loved ones at a game, sporting events can be tough on...
Hearing loss can affect students in a variety of ways. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. Impaired hearing reduces a person’s capacity to...
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition people experience today? Over 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss. And according to the World Health Organization, over 1 billion people are at increased risk...