You’ve likely heard or read something about hearing loss that isn’t true. Dispelling misconceptions helps raise awareness about the everyday effects of hearing loss. Let’s take a look at some popular hearing loss falsehoods and the truths behind them. My Hearing Loss Isn’t That Bad Hearing loss usually occurs gradually over time. You’re not likely […]

Do conversations leave you feeling fatigued, or do you find yourself straining to hear over the din of ambient noise? You may suffer from listening fatigue, especially if you have untreated hearing loss. What Is Listening Fatigue? Listening fatigue is physical and mental exhaustion caused by the brain’s overexertion to interpret sound. Your brain relies […]

Natural remedies have been around for thousands of years, with varying reports of effectiveness. The Food & Drug Administration does not monitor every home remedy, so it’s difficult to say which treatments are useful and which are just snake oil. When it comes to hearing loss treatment, it’s important to be wary of products that […]

Nearly 30% of the population over 65 experience some degree of hearing loss. That’s about 50 million people in the United States alone. The level of temporary or permanent hearing loss varies among individuals, so it’s important to know the signs. Signs And Cause of Temporary Hearing Loss Temporary hearing loss can be treated easily […]

We all have sounds we don’t like, but some people find certain sounds almost unbearable. Misophonia and hyperacusis are hearing conditions caused by a miscommunication in signals between your ears and brain when these sounds occur. Determining the difference between these conditions is partially based on an individual’s reaction to trigger sounds. The two conditions […]

Additional reading on hearing loss: The Real Sounds Of Hearing Loss April 06, 2013 Hearing Loss Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds January 23, 2013 People with Even Mild Depression and/or Anxiety Should Get Their Hearing Checked, Better Hearing Institute Advises in Advance of World Mental Health Day September 14, 2012 29 years […]