The ultimate goal in promoting hearing health is to prevent hearing loss in the first place. The better you can preserve your original, sharp hearing, the sharper your hearing will be, even as you age. Age-related hearing loss is normal,… Read More
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Is Hearing Loss Hereditary?
Hearing loss can come in many forms; it is a highly complex subject that has varying levels of severity and can have many causes. One common question about hearing loss is, “Is hearing loss hereditary?”
Understanding Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Binaural hearing is what most people have: equal hearing in both ears. Hearing loss is also sadly very prevalent, whether at a mild or severe level, but did you know that hearing loss is not necessarily even in both ears?… Read More
What Is ANSD Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss comes in more forms than you think. Some hearing loss is temporary, due to a blockage, others are due to prolonged loud noise exposure, and others still are because of unusual but diagnosable conditions. One of these lesser-known… Read More
What Is the Hearing Protection Threshold?
With the many sounds that we can be exposed to today, from concerts, bars, Internet videos, radios, and so much more, silence is not always so common. Hearing protection is an issue that too many people overlook, but it is… Read More
Wearing Hearing Aids While Exercising: Is It Safe?
Staying active is an important part of overall health, but if you wear hearing aids, you may wonder whether it’s safe to keep them in while exercising. Will sweat damage them? Could they fall out? Should you remove them altogether?… Read More
Don’t Put Off Hearing Treatment!
Untreated hearing loss is a common phenomenon, but it is not something that should be. Hearing loss might seem like a condition that one can live with long-term with minimal worry, but once you are able to hear clearly as… Read More
Causes of Conductive Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t always because of failing aural properties. It can actually be cured. Of course, it depends on if you have conductive hearing loss or not. What is conductive hearing loss, what are the common causes of conductive hearing… Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Hearing Health
Our sense of hearing is one of the most precious aspects of good health. Our ability to hear connects us to the world in a way that no other sense can. We can recognize the voices of loved ones, pick… Read More
When Not to Wear Hearing Aids: Important Situations to Know
Hearing aids are powerful tools that improve communication, safety, and overall quality of life. However, there are times when not to wear hearing aids, either to protect the devices themselves or to ensure your own comfort and health. Understanding when… Read More