Hearing Loss

The brain is a complex organ, and much remains unknown about its functioning and health. Although researchers have learned a lot about the nature of healthy brain functioning as well as cognitive disorders such as […]

Hearing loss is not only a malady of the ears. The interconnected web of the body and mind mean that problems in one system or organ of the body can set off a chain reaction

With 48 million Americans experiencing some kind of hearing loss, it might be surprising that so many misconceptions are circulating about it. Particularly as the aging process progresses, people are increasing likely to have hearing

Hearing loss takes many different forms. Some people have trouble hearing particular sounds, such as the voices of children or birdsongs. Others have trouble hearing if they aren’t able to couple that sound with a

The human brain is a magnificent driver of the bodily network. Not only does the brain regulate and maintain basic autonomous functioning, such as the circulatory and respiratory systems, but it also comes up with

If you work in an educational setting, you are likely aware of the variety of needs students bring to the classroom. Not only do students bring their experiences at home and in their neighborhoods, but

In the past, one pair of hearing aids tended to look very much the same as another. Those light tan, hard plastic units sat in the outer ear, clearly visible to all. They gave no

If you have a family member with hearing loss, you know how difficult communication can be. When you try to make plans, coordinate basic details, and have group gatherings, you can find that each of

Hearing risks come in many forms, and some of them might even be lurking in your backpack. When you first think of a risk to your hearing, you likely imagine a loud factory, a mechanic

Of the two most common forms of hearing loss—age-related and noise-induced—we want to do as much as we can to prevent them. Unfortunately, there is little to be done about age-related hearing loss, and the