Most people have some idea of the concept behind service animals for people who suffer from blindness. However, this idea has recently been adapted for helping people with hearing loss. All different breeds of dogs are being examined for their ability to act as hearing dogs. These dogs are able to be trained to assist […]
One of the parts of your health that you may not be aware of is the connection between your healthy body and good hearing. There have been studies completed that have found results between conditions in one part of the body influencing your hearing in other parts of your body. Some of these negative effects […]
Summer is one of the best times of the year for getting together with your family and enjoying all of the best that the season has to offer. From sporting events to celebrations, there are a variety of ways to have fun. However, there are common summer sounds that cause hearing loss in the population. […]
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 […]
