Did you know? About 360 million children and adults — more than 5 percent of the global population — have disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. During Better Hearing Month, celebrated in May, we have the exciting...
The Link Between the Zika Virus and Hearing Loss
The more research that is done on the Zika virus, the more researchers learn of its long-lasting effects. One of the newest findings? The link between the virus and hearing loss. One of the most impactful ways to protect you...
Hearing Loss in Hollywood
10 Movies and TV Shows With Deaf Characters It’s nearly Oscar time, and — as with every exciting round of Academy Award nominations — fans of this year’s contenders are choosing sides. Whether you’re #TeamEmmaStone or #TeamMerylStreep for best actress...
What Hearing Loss Sounds Like
What It’s Like To Have Hearing Loss When you have a hearing loss, it can be hard to explain how your life has changed along with your hearing. What’s more, many people don’t realize how hearing loss has affected their...
8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor During Your Physical
Sometimes it can take a little nudge to get to the doctor when something is really bothering you. When you’re finally at your annual physical exam, make sure you use the most of your time with your health professional by...
Contact Sports and Hearing Loss
What are football players at risk of losing when playing to win? August usually means a handful of things: It’s the last leg of summer, school is quickly approaching, and football is finally back. The return of football means many...
Olympic Heroes With Hearing Loss
Overcoming hearing loss one challenge at a time In less than a week, the world will watch the accumulation of years of hard work and dedication come to a head during intense competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio....
Protect Your Family’s Hearing This Independence Day
3,2,1 — done! With our three best practices for hearing protection this holiday, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is snagging the best viewing spot. There are so many things to think about during the 4th of July....
Guide to Men’s Hearing Health
There are countless things that can contribute to poor hearing health, from aging to loud noise, but one you may not be aware of is gender. A recent study found that the odds of hearing loss are 5.5 times greater...
Women’s Hearing Health: A Whole-Health Issue
In recent years, the physical, social, and health issues that women face in their daily lives have been making headlines. Campaigns like the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women have been extremely...