The holidays are here, and that means it’s time to start planning the feast, making travel plans to visit family and friends and go shopping for gifts. Whether they are unique items, experiences or other thoughtful ideas, gifts can show the people you care about that they are on your mind and in your heart.… Continue reading Gift Ideas to Wow the Hearing Impaired People in your Life

We’ve all felt it before – whether it was when we spun around too quickly on an office chair as a child or if we simply stood up too quickly after being seated for a while, dizziness is a pretty common occurrence. But did you know that for some people, certain sounds can cause this… Continue reading When Sounds Cause Dizziness

Hearing loss is a part of life for older adults. Studies indicate that 25 percent of people age 65 to 74 have a significant hearing loss. The number climbs to over 50 percent for those 75 and older. Problems that accompany hearing loss in older adults include depression, loneliness, anger, cognitive decline, and poor health.… Continue reading Hearing Loss; It’s Not Just For Older People Anymore

When people are diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be difficult not only for them but for their close friends and family members. While hearing loss can have drastic effects on a particular person’s ability to interact with the world, it can also be significantly difficult for their loved ones who also need to learn… Continue reading Learning To Communicate Through Hearing Loss

We are surrounded by sound these days. From the hum of traffic outside to the buzz of the people around us. Many even try to drown out the noise with sound of their own, popping in earbuds to listen to their favorite music or white noise app instead of what’s around them. But what effect… Continue reading How Sound Affects Productivity

Anyone who has dealt with a persistent, but temporary ringing in their ears after a noisy event or other occurrence understands just how annoying that can be. What if you had to deal with it on a constant basis? People living with tinnitus do. There are no current remedies for tinnitus, but there are many… Continue reading Mindfulness Training and Tinnitus

A migraine headache, characterized by its moderate to severe headache pain, is one of the most disabling conditions in the world. This headache, triggered by stress, food, climate, environment, hormonal changes, and numerous other causes can lead to nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Now, there may be a link between migraine headaches and hearing… Continue reading The Migraine Headache And Hearing Loss Connection

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

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

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