If you’ve stumbled across this page, it probably means you’re looking for some advice on how to handle your, or a loved one's, hearing loss. Hearing loss is best treated early on, but we know how intimidating it can be to reach out and ask for the help you need. With...
As a musician, practicing your music in the studio is the easy part. Yet, when you play to a large crowd, it can be difficult to hear your voice and easy to become overpowered by the energy of the crowd. In-ear monitors are used by many musicians, allowing them to...
Presbycusis simply means the loss of hearing over time due to age. It’s a common condition, affecting around one in three people in the US between the ages of 65 and 75, and nearly half of adults over 75. You might not notice the symptoms of presbycusis at first,...
Experiencing hearing loss in one ear doesn't mean you're alone. Hearing loss is a common problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Factors such as age, genetics, exposure to loud noises, and certain medical conditions can cause it. In some cases, hearing loss in...
If you hear well in one ear but not in the other, you likely have what’s called single-sided hearing loss (SSHL) or unilateral hearing loss. About 60,000 people of all ages in the US only have a hearing loss in one ear rather than both. Single-sided hearing loss can...
A recent report from Medical News Today states that the worse a patient's hearing loss is, the worse their cognitive decline could be. Those with mild hearing loss have a 30% chance of developing cognitive issues, while those with severe hearing loss have a 54%...
In addition to the many sacrifices U.S. veterans have made, the hearing loss and tinnitus they experience as a result of their service are very common but could have been prevented. The right hearing protection could have made all the difference, which is why we place...
A lot has changed over the last 18 months. Our social practices have had to be adjusted as well as our social schedules. Among those things that have adapted to a “new norm” is your hearing. Whether you have hearing aids or perfectly healthy hearing, chances are your...
I bet you’ve never heard of such a thing, but that’s because it’s top-secret information. We can’t let this get out or everyone will want to be in on this knowledge. And believe me, it’s powerful stuff! NIDCD Epidemiology and Statistics Program staff reports that 16%...
Hearing loss is way more common than people think. One in 8 Americans ages 12+ have a hearing loss in both ears. That’s 13% of the population. Keep going up in age and you’ll find that 50% of those ages 75+ have a disabling hearing loss. Thankfully, there are multiple...
