If you hear a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans experience tinnitus in one or both ears. Tinnitus is closely linked to anxiety, and can also cause sleep issues. Here’s more information about tinnitus, how it is linked to anxiety and sleep disturbances, and what you can do about it. What is Tinnitus? According to the American Tinnitus …

Hearing loss can have a profound impact on your life. If you’re living with untreated hearing loss, you have a hard time following conversations or enjoying time with loved ones. You may choose to stay home from social events, and you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves over and over again. Hearing loss also has a huge impact on your career. In fact, a …

Today in America, about 48 million people have some form of hearing loss. Nine out of ten cases of hearing loss are sensorineural, but what does that mean? There are two main types of hearing loss: sensorineural and conductive. Some consider there to be a third type, called mixed, which is simply a combination of both types, since it is possible to have both at …

The effects of hearing loss go beyond hearing capacity. In addition to impacting hearing health, hearing loss can take a toll on other aspects of a person’s life.  Recent research has highlighted that untreated hearing loss can contribute to memory loss and psychological distress. To further understand and effectively treat hearing loss, it is important to be aware of the ways in which it shapes …

Of the two most common causes of hearing loss—age and noise exposure—only one is impacted by our own choices. As the years go by, we are ever more likely to develop age-related hearing loss, but there are steps you can take to address noise-induced hearing loss before it causes permanent damage. Whether it originates from consistent exposure in the workplace over time or a single …

Think back to last year’s family reunion. What was the part you enjoyed the most? Although holiday meals, home decorations, and gifts might come to mind, more likely the best part of the gathering was a connection you made or reëstablished with a family member. Where food, décor, and presents have to travel the miles before they will make it to your door, family connections …

Are you planning on connecting with family and friends virtually during the upcoming holidays? Like many aspects of life this year, more social gatherings are moving online. Virtual reunions are a great way to connect with others and can still allow people to share quality time. As you plan your virtual family reunions, there are a few new factors to consider: what can you do …

If you have recently acquired hearing aids, congratulations! These devices do not only have potential to benefit your awareness, relationships, and feelings of independence, but they can also have rewards for your mental wellbeing, physical health, and cognitive sharpness. One of the many benefits that hearing aids hold for you is the ability to safely drive. Of course, our eyes are crucial for safe driving, …

One of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss is that it results from aging and only impacts older adults. When in fact, 1 in 8 people – above the age of 12 – have some degree of hearing loss in one or both ears. Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting over 40 million people in the U.S. Impaired …

Noticing changes in your hearing is important. Whether your hearing is changing slowly and gradually or a hearing change happens suddenly, it is important to respond to these changes when you first notice them and get a hearing test. A hearing test can help catch hearing issues when they are most easily treatable. In hearing loss cases caused by infections or obstructions in the ear …