Hearing loss isn’t just about diminished auditory function. Untreated hearing loss can profoundly impact various aspects of our lives, including our emotional well-being and mental health. When you’re struggling to hear, you’ll porbably notice changes in mood. You may become more socially withdrawn and lonely, or you may find yourself feeling frustrated and annoyed. Once you know that hearing loss …

Hearing loss might not be a hot topic, but it has significant implications for our daily lives. It’s not just about constantly straining to watch TV or asking loved ones to repeat themselves. Hearing loss can have real consequences for our overall health and well-being. Here are some facts about hearing loss you might not know. 1. Worldwide Hearing Loss …

People who work in noisy industries, spending hours each day in loud situations, are usually the first to come to mind when discussing the dangers of noise-induced hearing loss. It’s true that there is a higher incidence of hearing loss among factory workers, military staff, and musicians than among people in other occupations. Thankfully, there are federally-enforced laws in place …

Nearly half the weddings in 2022 occurred between the months of September and November. That’s an enormous share of festivities occurring in just a short amount of time!  Among the various residues of pandemic behavior, one holdover seems to be an increased tendency to hold large gatherings and parties outdoors. When we put these two data points together, it’s easy …

The road from recognizing age-related hearing loss to deciding how to proceed with treatment is long and winding. Hearing loss treatment delays can vary, but most people tend to wait a decade before they decide to act. As ubiquitous as the condition is, most people put off confronting hearing loss until things get ‘really bad.’  One-third of the population over …

As we age, it seems there is more and more to consider concerning our health. This isn’t to say that things will go wrong—especially if we are vigilant around monitoring and maintaining small things about our health, such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and attending annual health care visits. However, the risk certainly increases of illness and decline of …

It is always a good time to quit smoking once and for all. We know that smoking can increase the risk of lung disease, cancer, asthma, stroke, heart attack and more. However, recent studies have found that smoking also increases the risk of hearing loss. While hearing loss may not seem as terminal of a condition as some of those …

Tinnitus takes the joy of sound away from us. It comes and goes, disrupts conversations, distorts music, and is a tiresome result of a corrupted auditory system. The sounds are only present to the person that suffers from Tinnitus. It can last from several months to an average of almost 7 years and is considered chronic if it lasts past …

Aging is inevitable and while our culture often fears it, when we are proactive about our health, we have the tools to maintain a higher quality of life for years to come. So what should we focus on to maintain prolonged health and vitality?  At the 2017 Neuroscience Educational Institute (NEI) Congress, Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, adjunct professor of …