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The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. With large gatherings, laughter and conversation, noises tend to elevate, making it difficult for someone with a hearing loss to understand speech and follow conversations. Below are some simple hearing tips that can help you and your guests fully enjoy this holiday season! When… Continue reading Helpful Holiday Hearing Tips

If you are ready to confront your untreated hearing loss once and for all, you may have lots of questions about the process. One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Healthy Hearing is whether or not two hearing aids are better than one. The short answer: a resounding “yes.” Wearing two hearing… Continue reading Why You Should Wear Two Hearing Aids

Although the brain becomes smaller with age, the shrinkage seems to be fast-tracked in older adults with hearing loss, according to the results of a study by researchers from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging. The findings add to a growing list of health consequences associated with hearing loss, including increased risk of… Continue reading Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Brain Tissue Loss

Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being. 2018 909 Noise pollution causes hearing loss and affects health https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/47496-Noise-pollution-hearing-loss A screaming child, TV blaring in the living room, a vacuum cleaner,… Continue reading Noise pollution causes hearing loss and affects health

Your rights under the ADA: hearing loss and hearing aids Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing March 22, 2018 Historically, the world has had its share of champions for the deaf and hearing impaired. In 1500, Girolamo Cardano was the first physician to acknowledge deaf individuals had the ability to reason. In 1755,… Continue reading Your Rights Under the ADA: Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids

1927 was the year the first transatlantic phone call was made. It was the year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded. It was the year the Holland Tunnel opened, linking New Jersey and New York road ways. It was also the year Better Hearing and Speech month was established. In 1927,… Continue reading May: The Month of Better Hearing

It’s a nearly $500 billion industry and one country accounts for almost half of that consumption. That country would be the USA. The product is pharmaceuticals. Whether you’re buying medications over-the-counter or taking ones that your doctor prescribes, all medications carry risk. Unfortunately, many consumers don’t seem to pay attention to the risks. Side effects… Continue reading Medications That May Contribute To Hearing Loss

Here’s an experiment: look around and notice how many pairs of headphones you see on any given day. You might be in the grocery store, in the gym or out for a late-afternoon stroll along the Truckee River. Wherever life takes you, it’s nearly impossible not to notice that we’ve become a nation of earbud… Continue reading Headphones Are Everywhere, But How Do They Impact Hearing?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time when we gather with loved ones to share good food, gifts and each other’s company. But all the hustle and bustle of the season can be stressful for people who experience hearing loss. Hearing loss is very common, especially in older adults. It typically occurs… Continue reading Hearing for the Holidays

It’s normal to experience hearing loss as we age. Unfortunately, hearing loss can do more than just make it difficult to follow a conversation. Recent studies have found that people with hearing loss have an increased risk of developing dementia. According to a research article by The Hearing Journal, people who experience mild hearing loss… Continue reading The Link Between Hearing Aids and Your Health