Though hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today, it is often avoided. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss but only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, receive it. Studies show that it is common to avoid hearing tests adn delay treatment. This can have significant effects …

Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of hearing loss but can also be experienced without hearing loss. It describes hearing a ringing or buzzing like noise in one or both ears that only you can hear. This phantom like noise can be intermittent to constant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 million people …

As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …

Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing. Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces a person’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. Hearing loss has become the third most common health issue that people experience today. If you struggle to hear in places with background noise, find yourself asking others to …

Are you a smoker? Most people who smoke started smoking when they were teenagers or were around older adults who smoked. It’s a hard habit to quit due to its addictive properties. Still with all the known health risks, it is always an uphill battle tackling the daunting task of trying to quit. Smoking is not only linked to lung …

Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your loved one does not hear as well as they once did? Perhaps it’s your mother who isn’t able to hear her grandchildren speak, or your husband might ask you to repeat four times until he understands you. It is difficult to see a loved one’s hearing abilities decline, and difficulties with listening …