October 15, 2024

Teens and young adults should think twice about cranking up the volume on their devices or attending loud concerts. A recent study published in BMJ Global Health revealed that up to 1.35 billion people ages 12–34 worldwide could be at risk for noise-induced hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices with devices and at noisy

Your diet plays a big role in your physical and mental wellness. But did you know that it can also affect your hearing health? Some people believe caffeine consumption, in particular, can harm your health. But don’t rule out your daily latte habit just yet—when it comes to its effect on your hearing, the research

Many physical, social and psychological conditions are associated with hearing. These include loneliness, isolation, depression, an increased risk of falling, cognitive decline that can result in memory impairment, dementia and more. Scientists continue to study other conditions to learn about their connections with hearing loss, and the results are often surprising. For years, medical professionals

Everyone feels blue sometimes. However, if you have untreated hearing loss, you may find that these feelings tend to occur more frequently, linger longer and, for some people, won’t go away. That’s because having untreated hearing loss puts you at a greater risk for mental health problems, including depression. According to recent research, approximately 11.4%

A little stress can be a good thing. It can motivate us to set and reach goals, take chances and learn new things. But when stress becomes overwhelming, life gets hard. You probably know the causes of stress—work, school, money, relationships—but did you know untreated hearing loss is also one of them? Navigating a world

If you can pass a hearing test with flying colors but have trouble making out what your friends say in a noisy restaurant, you could have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss often goes undiagnosed because a standard audiogram, which measures your ability to hear varying volumes and pitches in a quiet room, won’t detect

If you have hearing loss, you may qualify for special tax deductions for hearing-care-related expenses that can help reduce your overall tax burden—and keep more money in your pocket. Enlisting the help of an accountant to determine your eligibility is always a good idea, but here’s some general information about the IRS tax deductions that

There are a lot of misconceptions about hearing loss, but we’re here to help set the record straight. Knowing the facts about your hearing health can help you make an informed decision about how to manage it in the future. Let’s take a look at some common hearing loss myths. Myth Exposed: The cause of