Good To Hear: Encouraging Updates Regarding Hearing Loss
April 17, 2019
How many times a day do you say to someone, “Can you repeat that?” If it’s more times than you care to admit, chances are you suffer from some hearing loss- but welcome to the club. Estimates are that 45 million Americans currently are troubled by hearing loss, more than…
Can’t Hear You: A Deeper Understanding Of Hearing Loss
January 9, 2019
We can all relate to the annoyance of not hearing something- conversations that drop away in a crowded restaurant or voices that trail off while watching a movie or theater performance. But that annoyance pales in comparison to the real physical and psychological harm that can result when hearing loss…
Did You Hear? Some Updates On Hearing Loss
June 1, 2018
In case you didn’t hear about it, there have been some recent studies updating our understanding of healthy aging and hearing loss. First, out of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard Medical School comes word about the connection between a healthy diet and age-related hearing loss in women. The…
Now Hear This: Pain Relievers May Lead To Hearing Loss
February 9, 2017
When a headache strikes or your back hurts, you probably don’t think twice about reaching for ibuprofen (such as Advil) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). But listen to this: Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have found a connection between long term use of these over-the-counter pain meds…
Lend An Ear: The Future Of Treating Hearing Loss
October 20, 2016
Take off your headphones and listen to this: Millions of us suffer from hearing loss or tinnitus, conditions which can significantly affect our quality of lives and day-to-day functioning. While this poses a worrisome future for many of us, drug companies see a more rosy future as they anticipate the…
Listen Closely: Challenges And Opportunities With Hearing Aids
February 28, 2024
As we approach World Hearing Day on March 3, it’s valuable to know that if you suffer from hearing loss, you are certainly in good company. Over 5% of the world’s population has hearing difficulties significant enough to benefit from hearing aids, and this number is expected to double by…