According to the National Institute of Health, nearly one-third of people between 65 and 75 have some degree of hearing loss. Above 75 years old, the percentage rises to one…
Ear wax is a problem for many people. Though ear wax is a necessary and helpful part of the human body’s system, when there is an excess of ear wax it can…
Hearing loss is a common occurrence in individuals of all ages. The most common type of hearing loss is age-related hearing loss—known as presbycusis. It’s a well-known phenomenon that as…
Classical music is not typically thought of as too loud or damaging. Rather, rock music is thought of that way. Rock music is loud and in-your-face, which may cause people…
Millions of individuals in the United States suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Whether its unilateral, bilateral, conductive, or sensorineural hearing loss, just short of 50 million people are…
Meniere’s Disease is a condition of the inner ear that typically affects only one ear. The condition can occur at any time in one’s life, but it’s typically seen from…
Most people think of hearing loss as an age-related disease. While age-related hearing loss does exist, and is common, children can also develop hearing loss. At times, babies are even…
Many researchers have held an interest in how hearing loss affects individuals. It’s been well-proven individuals with hearing loss experience many negative impacts beyond the loss of hearing. On the…
Every year, on March 3rd, the Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness, a sector of the World Health Organization, celebrates world hearing day. This world hearing loss day helps…
Both dementia and hearing loss cause significant life changes to the affected and their families. Daily communication becomes more difficult, as does putting oneself in social situations. Furthermore, there is…
