Learn About Ways to Protect Your Hearing During Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). While the month is coming to a close, it’s always a good time to learn about steps you can take to protect your hearing! How Loud Noise Damages Your Hearing There are many different causes of hearing loss, but one of the most common is exposure to…
Ways To Support a Coworker with Hearing Loss
Did you know that approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing, according to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders? This indicates if you work at a medium- or large-size company, you likely have a handful of coworkers with hearing loss. In this post, we review ways to support a coworker…
Is There A Link Between Hearing Loss and Genetics?
Many different causes of hearing loss exist, including aging, exposure to loud noise and genetics. Let’s take a closer look at the role that genetics plays in hearing loss. Genetics A Leading Cause of Hearing Loss in Infants The vast majority of newborns are tested for hearing loss shortly after birth during universal hearing aid…
How To Make the Most of Dating With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is an incredibly common condition, especially among older individuals. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 13% of people in the United States 12 years or older have hearing loss in both ears. If you have recently been diagnosed, you may be wondering how hearing loss could affect…
Is It Safe to Sleep with Headphones or Earbuds?
It’s not uncommon for people to want to play music or a sleepcast through headphones or earbuds while they doze off. This could help get you relaxed enough for sleep and drown out any racing thoughts that are preventing you from being able to get some shut-eye. But is doing this safe? We review the…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Living With Tinnitus
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing in your ears, otherwise known as tinnitus, you are not alone. It is estimated that 10% of the U.S. adult population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the last year. Can Tinnitus Be Prevented? In many cases, tinnitus is the result of something that you can’t…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and GERD?
Tinnitus and GERD are both common conditions that affect millions of Americans. While research has yet to establish a definitive link between the two conditions, there are reasons to believe having GERD may increase your risk of experiencing tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ear. However, others report…
How to Adjust to Hearing Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
You know the feeling of hearing a recording of your voice and being surprised by how it sounds? For new hearing aid wearers, it’s common to feel this way. In fact, one 2020 study reports, “Dissatisfaction with the sound of one’s own voice is common among hearing-aid users.” The good news is, you will eventually…
How to Make the Most of Group Settings When You Have Hearing Loss
Group settings are a notoriously difficult listening situation for people with hearing loss. This is because there are usually multiple speakers fighting for your attention, and if you’re somewhere like a restaurant, you also have background noise like clanking dishes to contend with. To combat feelings of loneliness and social isolation, read our tips below…
Is There a Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety?
Imagine walking down the path at Red Bud Isle when suddenly it seems as though the world around you is spinning. This would certainly result in some anxiety, or even cause you to panic. This is the reality for over 90 million American adults who have experienced a dizziness or balance problem. Below we review…