How Hearing Works
Image Source: NIH Medical Arts Hearing is a complex process where many fragile parts of the ear work together to relay signals to the brain. In a properly functioning ear, sound is captured by the outer ear and travels through the middle ear to the inner ear where hair cells detect the vibrations and convert…
Hear Well. Stay Vital.
Hearing plays a major role in our quality of life, from our emotional well-being and physical health to our careers and leisure activities. The Hearing Industries Association (HIA),recently created an awareness campaign in partnership with HLAA, AAA, ADA, and HIS called Hear Well. Stay Vital. The campaign goal is to proactively encourage people to get…
Spring Cleaning and Good Hearing
Spring is often a time of renewal and fresh starts, inspiring things such as spring cleaning. It can also be a time to make new goals and habits for yourself, such as getting in shape for summer and vacations. One important health aspect that is often overlooked is our hearing. Hearing loss is losing moments…
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day on March 3rd opens the platform on hearing well and the impact this has on your overall wellness. The first step to monitoring and addressing your hearing health is to have a hearing test just as you would an annual physical. It actually takes less time and is not intrusive. Having your…
Giving the Gift of You
With passing of the Christmas season, many gifts have been given and received. One gift that often isn’t thought of, is the gift of you! In a day and age with hustle and bustle, busy schedules, work, play, and social media, just being present can be one of the biggest gifts. But, if you are…
World Alzheimer’s Month-Hearing Loss and Dementia
September is World Alzheimer’s Month- the international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. The Better Hearing Institute has gotten involved with the outreach after a report on dementia prevention was released that includes hearing loss as a potential risk factor. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care released…
Hearing Aids Can Help
If you are one of the 48 million Americans affected by hearing loss, there are many options of treatments for hearing loss, and many types of hearing devices. For people suffering from sensorineural hearing loss, hearing aids can help! Unfortunately, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America, only about one out of five people…
Hearing Loss and Children
As hearing loss in adults can negatively affect communication and social interaction, more especially in children it can impede development of language, communication, and social skills. The earlier a child is diagnosed with hearing loss, the better their chance of development. Screening and Diagnosis All babies should have a hearing screening no later than 1…
Living with Hearing Loss
Affecting 48 million Americans, hearing loss is a very common health issue. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, it is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Missing out on communication because of hearing loss can have many negative effects. Embarrassment, frustration, lowered self-confidence, anxiety, isolation, decrease in shared…
Hearing Loss Prevention
Hearing loss affects 48 million Americans. While some hearing loss is genetic, many cases of both types of hearing loss, conductive or sensorineural, can be prevented. Noise damage is the prevalent cause for hearing loss that is preventable. Statistics Worldwide, 1.1 billion young people ages 12-35 are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure…