It does not come as much of a shock to hear that musicians experience a higher rate of hearing loss than the rest of the population, but the sheer numbers can still raise an eyebrow. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, working musicians are almost four times as likely as the general population to experience noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). And …
Similar to many electronics, hearing aids have experienced significant innovation and are now more advanced than ever. One of the most common misconceptions about hearing aids is that they are big, bulky, and too visible. But advanced technology has produced hearing aids that are smaller and more efficient than they’ve ever been. The wide range of options available today have …
Effective communication is critical for healthy relationships, participating in social activities, and managing responsibilities. We engage with others consistently throughout the day, in both our personal and professional lives. Communication is important to how we interpret and make sense of and navigate the world we are in. A major way communication can be impacted is by hearing loss. Hearing loss …
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions people experience. Nearly 1 in 8 people have some degree of hearing loss in one or both ears. Impaired hearing reduces a person’s ability to hear which can significantly strain communication. This impacts all aspects of life including relationships and overall health. Navigating the workplace with hearing loss can …
We know intuitively that our modern society is louder than our bodies evolved to handle. It’s not uncommon to experience painful sounds from day to day, and many of our jobs or routines put us in regular contact with dangerous sound levels. While sound has to be above about 120 dBA (decibels A-weighted) to cause pain in the ear, even …
In the United States alone, there are over 1 million hospitalizations per year as a result of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It’s estimated that if we include incidents of TBI that do not result in hospitalization, the number climbs to around 3 million. It’s the leading cause of death or disability in the US. Injuries to the brain from blunt …
Though hearing loss has been with us throughout the ages, at present there is no cure. Our best remedies for hearing loss are hearing aids and cochlear implants (devices that bypass the ear entirely, sending electrical energy to the brain via the auditory nerve). Depending on the severity of hearing loss, hearing aids can usually augment hearing ability to near-normal. …
Can ear infections cause hearing loss? There are a variety of factors and circumstances that contribute to hearing loss including environmental exposure to loud noise, heredity, aging, and medical conditions. Existing medical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes have been linked to hearing loss. Another kind of medical condition that can also contribute to the development of hearing …
Hearing loss impacts millions of Americans. Nearly 30 million people live with impaired hearing, making this a common health concern. Hearing loss often occurs gradually so changes to hearing can easily be overlooked and remain untreated. This is particularly dangerous because it can worsen one’s hearing and exacerbate other existing health issues. It is important for people to have their …
Hearing loss has become one of the most common health concerns that Americans are navigating today. Nearly one in eight people have some degree of hearing loss in one or both ears according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Hearing loss often happens gradually over time so it can be easily overlooked or ignored. This means …