Hearing loss is divided into degrees of severity from mild to profound. If you have mild hearing loss, your hearing loss isn’t severe and you can likely “fake it until you make it” in many social situations. However, despite how it sounds, “mild” hearing loss doesn’t mean harmless—it can still have profound effects on your quality… Read More »
Hearing loss has devastating and detrimental effects on the victim. While some get fewer job opportunities, others struggle with impaired communication, low esteem, and social withdraw. Ear damage happens gradually and with minimal warning indicators. By the time most individuals notice their failing sense of hearing, it almost too late. It is worth noting that… Read More »
“The more that you read, the more you know. The more that you learn, the more places you go,” Dr. Seuss once famously said. He was right. Children of families who read together have closer relationships with their parents, do better academically, develop better communication and logical thinking skills, and are more focused and disciplined.… Read More »
Perhaps you child has failed a school hearing screening, or your teacher has raised some concerns about her hearing. Or maybe you’ve always wondered: Does my child have hearing loss? Pediatric hearing tests include an ear exam. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, don’t wait to act. Hearing loss has an enormous impact on childhood… Read More »
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss or not, there are things you can do to minimize the risk of it getting worse, as well as improve your overall health at the same time. They include these five action items: Taking a walk is one easy way you canhelp improve your hearing health.Scientists believe exercise increasesblood flow… Read More »