Close to 6 million U.S. teens have some type of hearing loss, which signifies an increase of about 33 % over the past 2 decades. In addition to the use of high-volume MP3 players and cell phones, experts say that… Read More
Archive for May, 2014
Be Safe: Driving Strategies For The Hearing Impaired
Navigating through the world with hearing loss can be difficult at times, particularly when you need to depend on your hearing for health and safety. Many individuals with hearing issues find that driving a car can become an issue. Thankfully,… Read More
These 5 Facts About Veterans and Hearing Problems Might Surprise You
When considering post-combat injuries in veterans, PTSD, missing limbs, and brain damage may come to mind. What many often don’t consider is hearing loss as a severe combat injury. Check out these 5 surprising facts about hearing loss among veterans… Read More
These 5 Facts on Young Children and Hearing Loss May Shock You
Whether you are young or old, you may experience hearing loss. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the American Academy of Audiology. Of all birth defects, hearing loss… Read More