Some factors that cause health problems are out of our control. For instance, our hereditary traits have a strong effect on current and future health. Some basic features of our bodily composition can cause more issues for wellbeing, as well, including height, gender, etc. Beyond these unmodifiable factors, there are some things we can do to affect our health outcomes.…

Hearing loss is as old as humanity. Though contemporary circumstances of industrialization and urbanization have exposed us to more noise than ever before, hearing loss is not unique to these realities. On the contrary, some hearing loss is a natural process of aging, and other forms of deafness and hearing loss occur due to natural genetic variation. With this in…

With the recent public announcement regarding over the counter (OTC) hearing aids, many folks have questions, as do we. Hearing aids by mail, through the internet, and in chain stores is nothing new. If you open a national magazine, do an internet search, or walk into a big box store, you will find an abundance of direct-to-consumer hearing aids available.…

If you suspect you may have untreated hearing loss, you might have noticed some communication difficulties. For instance, your spouse might have said something, and you missed it completely. You also might have commented and then had a response that seemed to be off track. Perhaps you even received some essential information, only to realize that you didn’t follow much…

If you are the owner of a new pair of hearing aids, congratulations! You can look forward to a long time using these devices to improve your quality of life and communication ability. Your aids are precisely designed to accommodate your condition, and that personalization is crucial to giving you a better hearing profile while preventing further damage to your…

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Did you know that an effective way to protect brain health and reduce your risk of experiencing Alzheimer’s is treating hearing loss? September is a great time to prioritize your hearing health and schedule an appointment for a hearing test! About Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates that 55 million people live with…

Did you know that nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss? Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition older adults experience today. Though it is pervasive, hearing loss remains widely undertreated. Only one-third of people who could benefit from hearing loss treatment receive it. Untreated hearing loss has multifaceted effects – straining communication, relationships,…

Hearing loss affects about one-third of people aged 60–69, and two-thirds of those age 70 and up. Despite how commonly people experience hearing loss as we age, the problem is sorely undertreated. Only about one out of five people who need hearing aids is currently wearing them. On average, it takes a person seven years from the time they start…

We all enjoy recreational activities of one kind or another, and sports events are among the most popular ways to get out of the house and enjoy the dizzying excitement of being part of a crowd! We root for the home team, or the team from our place of origin. We relish when they come out on top, and we…

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is on the rise again. After declining somewhat toward the end of the 20th century, new generations of Americans are experiencing NIHL. While about 10% of millennials have hearing loss due to noise exposure, the members of Gen-Z have it at a rate of 17%. This is especially concerning when we consider that Gen-Z is the…

There are currently some 48 million Americans living with hearing loss, yet only about one out of five of us is wearing hearing aids. Researchers continue to discover new reasons why treating hearing loss is of the utmost importance, so if you’re currently trying to decide whether to pursue a set of hearing aids, it is strongly recommended that you…

Communication is a vital aspect of every well-functioning family unit. Healthy channels of communication strengthen closeness and interaction, as well as empathy and goodwill. People with untreated hearing loss can sometimes have communication difficulties, which can impact their close family relationships. Family members, friends, and loved ones may be frustrated by people with hearing loss and may inadvertently avoid contact due…