If we truly want to understand hearing loss, we have to understand both the physical side, which makes hearing increasingly difficult, and the psychological side, which includes the lesser-known emotional reactions to the loss of hearing. In concert, the two sides of hearing loss can wreak havoc on a person’s total well being, as the […]
Most people are surprised to discover how young the field of audiology really is, and how recently its founding father founded the profession. To put this in perspective, if you desired to find the founding father of biology, as an example, you’d have to go back in time by 2,300 years and read through the […]
It takes the average person with hearing loss 5 to 7 years before seeking a qualified professional diagnosis, despite the reality that the signs and symptoms of hearing loss are very clear to other people. But are those with hearing loss simply too stubborn to get help? No, actually, and for a couple of specific […]
If the unfamiliar causes anxiety, then a trip to the hearing specialist is particularly stressful. While almost all of us have experience with the family physician and the neighborhood dentist, the visit to the hearing specialist might be a first. It certainly would be useful to have someone describe the process upfront, wouldn’t it? Well, […]
While many of us keep up to date with our annual physical, dental cleaning, and eye examination, we often fail to take into account the well-being of our hearing. And when our hearing does start to worsen, it takes place so slowly that we barely notice and fail to take action. It’s this lack of […]
Do you recall the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetized wristbands that promised to grant instant and substantial pain relief from arthritis and other chronic conditions? Well, you won’t see much of that promoting anymore; in 2008, the creators of the Q-Ray Bracelets were legally obligated to repay customers a maximum of $87 million due […]
Hearing damage is treacherously sneaky. It creeps up on an individual through the years so slowly you hardly notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And then, when you finally acknowledge the signs and symptoms, you shrug it off as bothersome and annoying because its true consequences are hidden. For approximately 48 million Americans […]
Advancements in this realm are often prompted by the dedication of scientists who know someone close to them with some degree of hearing loss. As a result, hearing aids have come incredibly far in regards to technological advancement in the past 200 odd years. Alexander Graham Bell’s own wife was deaf, while his mother suffered […]
Ibuprofen translates to hearing loss? This is the gist of a new study out connecting ibuprofen and hearing loss in women. This popular relief medication that has not been connected to increased levels of hearing loss in people as they age. If you want to do all you can to protect your hearing, refrain from […]
For individuals with hearing impairment, the holidays represent a stressful time. They may have trouble communicating effectively at parties with their lower levels of hearing. That is why it is so important holiday season to take a closer look at the struggles people with hearing loss go through every year. This article examines how hearing […]
