Coffee and tea are two of the most popular drinks in the world. But how does caffeine affect hearing and balance?
Read More7 Poets With Hearing Loss
Take in some stanzas for National Poetry Month in April, and that means poetry! Join us in celebrating these poets with hearing loss.
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction and Hearing Loss
Men living with erectile dysfunction or hearing loss may be at risk of developing the other condition.
Read MoreHow Do I Get the Most Out of a Hearing Evaluation?
You probably had regular hearing screenings in elementary school — and they only took a few minutes. So why do they take so long as an adult? Read on to learn more.
Read MoreHearing Loss and the Great Outdoors
Be prepared to tackle your outdoor summer activities safely Human hearing is remarkable. It can detect frequencies between 20 and 20,000 Hz and is highly adept at distinguishing familiar sounds from unfamiliar ones, alerting you to potential danger, and decoding...
Q: Allergies and Hearing Loss — What’s the Connection?
A: This is a great question! Let’s start with some allergy basics. Allergies An allergy is when your body’s defenses overreact to something that is not typically harmful. These are called allergens, and common ones include latex, pet dander,...
Seven Famous Women With Hearing Loss
Marlee Matlin A celebrated actress who lost her hearing to a childhood illness, Matlin has been a vocal advocate for the deaf for over 30 years and is one of the most recognizable faces of hearing loss. She won an...
Celebrating Black History Month: 10 Notables With Hearing Loss
Time to Get Inspired With more than 1.5 billion people touched by hearing loss — including some 3.6 million in Canada alone — many icons in pop culture, politics, academics, and beyond have experienced this issue in their own lives. For Black...
Q&A: How Can I Help a Loved One With Hearing Loss?
Get a Head Start With These Inspiring Ideas Paying It Forward Means Even More Q: As someone with firsthand experience tackling hearing loss, how can I help a loved one who’s having hearing difficulty? A: Kudos for wanting to help...
6 Inspirational Latinos and Hispanics With Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears Did you know there’s a high prevalence of hearing loss in the Hispanic and Latino population in the U.S.? Untreated hearing loss is linked to decreased cognitive function in this same population, so...