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Studies have shown for some time that there is a powerful connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Study after study has shown that those who have hearing loss have not only a higher likelihood of developing cognitive conditions such…

Those with chronic tinnitus will be familiar with the mental toll it can take. Particularly when we find ourselves in a quiet environment, such as while trying to fall asleep at night, the sound of ringing, buzzing, whirring, clicking, humming,…

Research has demonstrated that many health conditions are linked to stress, but did you know that hearing loss and tinnitus can be added to that list? The link between stress and hearing loss might not make much sense to you,…

If you have ever been at a loud sporting event, concert, bar, or restaurant, you might remember the experience of stepping outside into the relative quiet and noticing your ears ringing. That sound most likely went away after a little…

Virtual meetings have become the norm for many of us in 2020, and our family meetings might not be an exception this December. Whereas many of us might have traveled long distances in order to be in the same place…

Hearing loss is a condition that poses many challenges in everyday life. Not only can it become difficult to carry on a conversation or connect with loved ones, but simple interactions in public can become confusing. Simply engaging in a…

No doubt you can imagine situations in which hearing loss is associated with an accident. Imagine yourself out and about, minding your own business. If a flying object were approaching you from behind, then your sense of hearing would likely…

Back in March, we celebrated World Hearing Day by commemorating the ways that hearing health services have improved, as well as to raise awareness about the strides that remain necessary. This year, the European Parliament hosted a debate about the…

Hearing loss is incredibly common, particularly among older people. Most people who are fortunate enough to exceed the age of 70 will incur some kind of age-related hearing loss, and many others also experience noise-related hearing loss. Although we know…

Although age-related hearing loss is incredibly common, many people soldier on without receiving the treatment they need. Why do so many people have undertreated and undiagnosed age-related hearing loss? The reasons are as diverse as the people who face the…