Did you know that Millennials and Gen Z are also impacted by hearing loss? It is estimated that 10% of Millennials and 17% of Gen Z have some degree of impaired hearing. These demographics are also increasingly at risk of developing hearing loss due to loud noise exposure. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion people ages …
Why Hearing Tests are Avoided & the Impact
If you’ve been avoiding getting your hearing tested, this can make any symptoms you are experiencing much worse. It is important to have your hearing evaluated regularly so that you can intervene early if there are any changes to your hearing health. Widespread Inaction on Hearing Loss Over 48 million people have hearing loss, making it the third most common …
6 Strategies for Working With Hearing Loss
Working with hearing loss can be stressful. Hearing loss reduces a person’s ability to hear and process sound which impacts communication. Managing work responsibilities, completing work tasks, and working with others can present unique challenges when you have hearing loss. Additionally, work environments can often be noisy – it is estimated that over 22 million people are exposed to hazardous …
10 Healthy Hearing Habits
Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss, one of the most common medical conditions that people live with today. Over 48 million people have hearing loss, making it the third most pervasive health condition that people experience. Practicing healthy hearing habits can help you protect your hearing health, reducing your risk of developing hearing loss. Integrating …
What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults aged 20–69. Read on for …
Can Earbud Use Cause Hearing Loss?
Using earbuds is a common way people listen to audio. From music to podcasts and talking on the phone; earbuds have become everyday items. While they make it convenient to listen to audio, earbud use can actually impact hearing health. Earbuds can release soundwaves into the ear at a high volume, high enough to contribute to noise induced hearing loss. …
Avoiding Hearing Tests Could Make the Problem Much Worse
Though hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today, it is often avoided. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss but only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, receive it. Studies show that it is common to avoid hearing tests adn delay treatment. This can have significant effects …
All About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of hearing loss but can also be experienced without hearing loss. It describes hearing a ringing or buzzing like noise in one or both ears that only you can hear. This phantom like noise can be intermittent to constant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 million people …
Ensuring that Age-Related Hearing Loss is Treated
Age-related hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process, and it affects many people as they get older. As mentioned earlier, one in three people aged 65-74 have hearing loss, and this number increases to almost one in two people over the age of 75. It is more common in men than women, and it is more likely …
Why Your Primary Care Provider Might Not be Able to Detect Your Hearing Loss
March 3rd is World Hearing Day, a day aimed at raising awareness about the importance of hearing health and early detection of hearing loss. This year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all,” highlighting the need for accessible and inclusive hearing healthcare services. One crucial aspect of this is the integration of ear and hearing care within primary care. …