Age-related hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions that adults experience today. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most prevalent medical condition people navigate. Though it is pervasive, hearing loss remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. The National Institutes of Health estimates that only one-third of people who could benefit from hearing loss treatment …
The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss
Did you know that 1 in 8 people have some degree of hearing loss? According to the National Institutes of Health, this number shrinks to 1 in 3 by age 65. Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition that people navigate today. Learning more about hearing loss can help with prevention and protecting your health! Types of Hearing …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
This October is Protect Your Hearing Month! Dedicated to raising awareness about hearing loss, this month is a great time to learn and practice ways you can protect your hearing health. More and more people are at greater risk of developing hearing loss due to the increased use of personal audio devices. Portable electronic devices and earbud use can expose …