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Can Hearing Loss Lead to Social Isolation and Loneliness?
When John’s wife asked for the volume on the TV to be turned down, he gave up and turned off the TV altogether. If he turned it down to a volume level she could tolerate, he could no longer understand what was said. He blamed it on her sensitive ears. John also...
Is Exercise Good for Your Hearing?
We all know that exercising is good for our bodies. But we tend to think of our bodies in the context of what is good for our muscular health, cardiovascular health and general well being. Three recent studies have demonstrated a link between reduced physical activity...
Spring, Summer, Noise and Hearing Loss
Coming soon, warmer weather. Time to head outside and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer, BBQ's, summer concerts, boating, baseball games and so much more. While we hope you enjoy these activities, we also want you to keep in mind that many of these...
5 Surprising Things Treating Hearing Loss Says About You
Are you ignoring a hearing problem because you're afraid it might say the wrong thing about you? Research by Better Hearing may prove just the opposite. Founded in 1973, Better Hearing conducts research and engages in hearing health education to help people with...
Why Do My Ears Pop When I Fly?
Anyone who has ever flown in a plane has probably experienced the discomfort of fullness in your ears. This feeling is often followed by the sudden urge to "pop" your ears, sometimes the "popping" occurs spontaneously, and sometimes it requires some assistance. But...
Can You Prevent Hearing Loss?
More than 36 million Americans have hearing loss (some estimates place the number as high as 43 million). More than half of those individuals are under the age of 65. One of the leading causes of hearing loss is exposure to excessive amounts of noise. When you don’t...