Earplugs can be helpful if you're subjected to loud sounds, such as for example, something as simple as a snoring spouse, or a lawnmower in your backyard, or going to a concert at an arena. Turning down the sound level is the way earplugs can help in the … [Read more...]

About half of those over 70 and one in three U.S. adults are affected by age related hearing loss. But despite its prevalence, only about 30% of older Americans who have hearing loss have ever had hearing aids (and for those below the age of 60, the … [Read more...]

When you think of psoriasis, you likely recall all those commercials depicted people with skin problems. Psoriasis goes beyond skin issues and actually affects your general health. Psoriasis is commonly misunderstood and minimized, due to a lack of … [Read more...]

You try to swallow hard and yawn but it's no use, your ears are clogged and there's nothing you can do about it. You've attempted opening your ear canal with your finger, popping your ears, and chewing gum. Hoping your ears will simply clear up on their … [Read more...]

Once you adjust to using a hearing aid, it's difficult to be without it. After all, your hearing aids are key to connect to your world. But just as any technology you use on a daily basis, it will periodically need to be replaced or updated. The Typical … [Read more...]

The US. is facing an opioid crisis as you're probably aware. Overdoses are killing more than 130 people each day. There is a connection, which you may not have heard about, between drug and alcohol abuse and hearing loss. According to new research … [Read more...]

Your Body's Ability to Recover The human body typically can heal scrapes, cuts, and broken bones, even though some injuries take longer than others. But you're out of luck when it comes to repairing the tiny little hairs in your ears. At least, so far. … [Read more...]

It's a tough pill to swallow, for many, coming to grips with and accepting the truth of hearing loss. Nonetheless, you pushed on and went to a hearing professional for a hearing aid fitting appointment, because you knew that's what was best for your … [Read more...]

If you haven't had your hearing tested since you were in grade school, you're not alone. Regrettably, we have a habit of treating hearing loss reactively rather than proactively, and a normal adult physical normally doesn't include a hearing test. As a … [Read more...]

Loss of hearing isn't just an issue for the elderly, in spite of the common idea. While age is a strong predictor of hearing loss, overall hearing loss has been on the rise. Among adults aged 20 to 69 hearing loss stays in the 14-16% range. The World … [Read more...]