About 48 million Americans today are living with some form of hearing loss. Despite how common it is, hearing loss is an “invisible disability.” Most people without hearing loss have little, if any, idea what it’s like for those who do have it. This can create miscommunication and difficulty in social interactions, but by keeping a few tips in mind,…

Imagine that you’re out to dinner with your spouse and a group of friends. You’re excited to see everyone, and after a vigorous round of hellos, you take your seat. You’ve been anticipating this dinner for a few weeks now; these are people you really love but don’t get to see often enough. As the dinner conversation gets rolling, there’s…

Hearing loss affects about one-third of people aged 65–75 and nearly half of those over age 75. Despite the prevalence of hearing loss, only about one in five people who would benefit from hearing aids actually wears them, and it takes us an average of seven years from the time we notice hearing loss to the time we schedule an…

When hearing loss appears in our lives, it tends to impact a lot more than we initially imagine. Hearing loss can have a profound effect on many aspects of daily life, not least on our ability to efficiently communicate with others and accurately process information. In the workplace, these skills are essential, and it may be the first place you…

It’s estimated that about one-third of people aged 65–74 are living with hearing loss. For those 75 and older, the incidence climbs to about half. Nearly 100% of centenarians have hearing loss, suggesting that hearing loss is a universal problem for everyone who lives long enough to experience it. But unfortunately, hearing loss is still vastly undertreated amongst the elderly.…

The New Year is a great opportunity to reset and make health-centered goals. At the top of many resolution lists, you often find diet and exercise intentions. We’re here to bring attention to another aspect of health that is so incredibly important: your hearing! Our hearing abilities are integral to how we navigate daily life and communicate with others. Commit…

As you sit in the quiet of your own home, what can you hear right now? Is it just the twittering of soft bird sounds or maybe the slow flow of nearby traffic? There might be some construction noise in the distance or a lawnmower buzzing away next door. For many people, their surroundings are not as silent as they…

Hearing loss is more common than you might realize. As you move through life, it becomes more and more likely that you or someone you love may struggle to hear. If someone in your life shows signs of hearing loss, there are a number of ways you can support them and help them on their journey. Here are a few…

Professional musicians know how valuable their hearing is, yet the very music they make poses a consistent threat to their hearing. A new German study found that musicians are four times more likely to experience noise-induced hearing loss than the general population. Hearing loss can be a setback for anybody, let alone a musician. Noise-induced hearing loss causes permanent, irreversible…

The stigma of hearing loss discourages some people from asking questions about their condition. Another barrier to educating oneself about hearing impairment is the worry about asking a “silly” question. Let’s go beyond that and dispel some common myths about hearing loss. Hearing loss is a rapidly growing health concern, and being well-informed by asking questions that address your fears…

From time to time, smiling, nodding, and pretending to follow a conversation is okay – particularly with strangers in noisy environments like concerts or train stations. However, this ‘social bluffing’ becomes a problem when it interferes with our social lives, job success, or when our pretending is creating misunderstandings with those closest to us.  Why Do We “Socially Bluff?” There…

Your body uses a variety of means to clear out toxins in order for you to remain healthy. Removing toxins from your ears is the purpose behind earwax, which is naturally beneficial. However, if you wear hearing aids, earwax can create instrument performance and longevity issues. To get the most benefit from your hearing aids while allowing your body to do…