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Why Treat Age-Related Hearing Loss?

Beyond hypertension and arthritis, age-related hearing loss is the most common chronic condition affecting seniors. Sensorineural (permanent) hearing loss affects almost one in four seniors between the ages of 65 […]

Hearing loss

Hearing loss is complicated and unique to each person. Some people with hearing loss can hear only certain frequencies, while other people have no hearing at all. Others might only […]

Hearing Protection

The world is a louder place than we may think or know. When our ears are exposed to noise, it is important that they are protected. Using hearing protection is […]

Scientists find gene for age related hearing loss

Scientists recently discovered genes causing age-related hearing loss. What are the implications for those of us with hearing loss? What other hearing loss research is already out there?

Buying Hearing Aids

So you had your hearing tested, and the results indicate that you could benefit from hearing aids. Now what? How do you go about buying hearing aids?

New research shows music can help language development

Ludwig van Beethoven is quoted as saying “Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.” Beethoven had severe hearing loss and tinnitus, but he still found comfort in […]

Lauren Ridloff will play first deaf superhero in Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’

*Update: “The Eternals” is now set to premier in November 2021, according to inverse.com. Actress Lauren Ridloff, who is best known for her role in the Broadway play “Children of […]

How to create a holistic hearing loss health plan

Heather Vuchinich is a writer, astrologer and herbalist with more than 25 years experience in holistic healing. She has been certified as a Master Astrologer by Steven Forrest and has […]

Deaf representation is lacking. This is why it matters

We consume different forms of media and entertainment, which his affects our place in the world from a young age, especially when we don’t see people like ourselves represented.  As […]

Can herbs help with hearing loss?

I’ve compiled a list of of my favorite herbs for hearing loss. These plants can heal and soothe a variety of conditions related to hearing loss.

What I’ve learned from living with hearing loss for 40 years

What do you have to look forward to with a hearing loss? Here are five things I’ve learned from living with hearing loss for 40 years.

Book review: ‘On Being Human’ by Jen Pastiloff

“On Being Human” includes themes around hearing loss, including personal views, shame and stigmas and making peace. Book Review “On Being Human”

Ask Anna: What is the difference between an audiologist and ENT doctor?

Ask Anna is an advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna, I think my husband may have a hearing loss. I am not sure if we should go […]

How I found inspiration after hearing loss to play music again

Stu Nunnery writes about finding inspiration after hearing loss. For him, it’s all about the music. It inspired him before, so how did he get it back?

Swim, bike, run! The life of a deaf triathlete

Meet Julia Grunloh, deaf triathlete and Phonak HEARo! Competing in triathlons takes up most of her free time, on top of her day job and hearing loss.

Hunting with hearing loss

The leaves have fallen and it’s cold. For many in rural America, this time of year also means it’s hunting season. What if you’re hunting with hearing loss? 

How to tell your deaf story for the world to see and hear

Everyone with a hearing loss has a tale to tell. Telling your deaf story to others in a public way isHave you ever been told to do so?

How my life changed when I wore my hearing aids

C.M. King is a natural introvert with tinnitus and hearing loss who became an architect. Wearing hearing aids changed her life.

How Writing Changed My Perspective on Hearing Loss

Losing my hearing as an adult felt like a crisis. It wasn’t until I started writing that my perspective on hearing loss changed.

How to take care of hearing aids in the winter

We are fitted with hearing aids, and then find ourselves out on the street, metaphorically speaking. What about looking after hearing aids in the winter?