It’s commonly known that with old age, a decline in hearing occurs. However, there are more reasons than ever why you should protect your hearing as you get on in years. There are definitely health benefits related to hearing well, but new evidence has come to light that shows that your hearing works in conjunction […]
The medical community has expressed a great deal of interest in the chronic effects that can be induced by medicine. For this reason, there is no shortage of studies that are being undertaken to study the long effects of medicine on hearing. This form of hearing loss is referred to as Ototoxicity, which has been […]
There are now fewer limitations imposed upon people who suffer from hearing loss than ever before. While it was once difficult to find places that were able to accommodate people who are deaf or have hearing loss, more hotels and businesses are taking a proactive approach to welcoming these individuals in every way possible. With […]
Hearing loss may seem like a part of aging, but it does not have to be. Approximately thirty six million adults suffer from some degree of hearing loss according to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders. Some loss of hearing can be expected as we age, but a single exposure to a […]
Around six million U.S. teenagers have some form of hearing loss, which signifies an increase of about 33 % over the past 2 decades. While authorities claim that this hearing loss is in part caused by sustained exposure to high volumes of music from portable players and phones, taking part in marching band is another […]
Missing appendages, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma: These are what many people think of when they think about post-combat injuries. What many often don’t consider is hearing loss as a severe combat injury. Check out these 5 surprising facts about hearing loss among veterans to learn more. Hearing loss is the most prevalent injury among […]
Loss of hearing can occur during childhood, adolescents, or even at birth. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss presents itself more often than any other congenital defect in the United States. In […]
Certainly illness and injury can lead to hearing loss, but can genetics also play a role? The answer to this question is “Yes.” Believe it or not, industry professionals agree that most hearing loss is caused by some kind of genetic abnormality. Additionally, developmental experts consider genetic hearing loss to be the most frequently occurring […]
The countless miniature nerve endings in your inner ear are essential to your ability to hear. If these nerves are damaged, or if damage happens in other regions of the inner ear, sensorineural hearing loss can result. Sensorineural hearing loss typically does not result in complete deafness. Hearing loss is frequently limited to certain sounds […]
