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Importance Hearing is an integral part of a child’s growth and development from the very first minute they enter the world. By six months, hearing deficits can have an impact on a child’s ability to thrive. Adequate hearing gives a child the tools he needs to perceive the world around them, to understand language, and… Continue reading Child Development and Hearing Loss – Knowledge and Advocacy

Although hearing loss is a common condition that is more understood and treatable today than ever before, many people who could benefit from the use of hearing aids do not use them. Hearing aids can not only improve the hearing ability of these individuals but also help with the social withdrawal, loneliness, and depression that… Continue reading The Emotional Aspects of Hearing Loss And Their Contribution To Hearing Aid Usage

Most hearing aid wearers will know just because you can hear a sound doesn’t mean you can understand it. If you’re out and about while wearing a hearing aid, you can be inundated with a variety of sounds but not know what the sound refers to. This apparent disconnect occurs because while hearing and understanding… Continue reading You Can Hear A Sound, But Can You Actually Understand It?

Caring for your teeth with brushing, flossing, and rinsing is essential for proper oral hygiene. Now you probably know that caring for your teeth is vital for a healthy smile, but it may surprise you to learn that oral cleanliness or lack thereof offers clues to your overall health. If you neglect your teeth, heart… Continue reading Protect Your Hearing By Brushing Your Teeth

Every June, families around the United States gather to celebrate the fathers in their lives. Whether you’re planning on a small barbecue or a whole-family affair, Father’s Day is the perfect time to show dad that you appreciate all the sacrifices he made and the valuable role he plays in your life. But, if dad… Continue reading Celebrating Father’s Day With Hearing Loss

The world around us seems to be growing noisier by the day. With airplanes, traffic, busy restaurants, machinery and the everyday hum of modern life, it’s not surprising that health experts worry about the impact of environmental noises on the public’s hearing. The ever-increasing decibels of the world around us put our hearing to the… Continue reading How Environmental Noise Impacts Your Hearing Health

Our brains are amazing organs. They are capable of receiving, synthesizing, and integrating massive amounts of information in a way that lets us effectively live our day to day lives. Our brains constantly integrate sense data from all of our senses to give us a seamless experience of the world around us. Unfortunately, our brain’s… Continue reading Listening With Your Eyes – How Hearing Loss Could Affect Your Eyesight

Imagine you’re walking along a busy street with your friend. You’re having a lovely conversation about your upcoming summer plans when out of nowhere, someone taps you on the shoulder. You turn around and it’s one of your co-workers, breathing heavily after running to catch up with you. “Didn’t you hear me?” they ask. “I’ve… Continue reading Can You Hear Me? Selective Listening and Your Hearing

Summer vacation and travel seem to go hand in hand! With the kids out of school and Moms’ and Dads’ vacation days saved up, many families are hitting the road (and air) to see new sights. Chances are those travel plans also include portable electronic devices to keep the kids happy along the way. While… Continue reading How Portable Devices May Be Damaging Kids’ Hearing

As kids, when we’re deciding what we want to be when we grow up, we often settle on something that makes us feel good. Hello, superheroes! As we get older, we begin to consider other factors such as schooling, pay, flexibility and more practical sides to a job. What we rarely consider is how that… Continue reading These Jobs are Noisier than You May Think