Hearing Blog

When was the last time you had a hearing exam? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) guidelines state that healthy adults ages 18-40 years old, who are not experiencing any noticeable hearing loss, should have their hearing tested every three to five years. While we know today that hearing loss can cause a host of serious health complications which are emotional, physical, and cognitive, insurance in most cases doesn’t consider hearing loss a serious health condition...

If you’re wondering how to look after your hearing health, you’re not alone. A common question we get asked is, “How often should I get a hearing test?” Most Americans are in the habit of getting annual physical exams with the doctor, or getting their vision checked every year or two. But no one seems to know how often to get their hearing checked. If you want to know how often to get a hearing...

With 48 million in the US alone, hearing loss is not a rare disability and can affect people of all ages. The dangers of ignoring hearing loss pertain to more than just your ears and affect your relationships, your sense of independence, your safety, your mental health and cognitive function.  The longer you go without identifying and treating hearing loss, the worse these symptoms can become and some of them are sadly irreversible.  Find out...

The World Health Organization is responsible for public health initiatives around the globe. They work with national and local governments to make sure that healthcare is being offered at the highest level possible even in the most remote and economically disadvantaged areas. Of course, this task is an incredible challenge. Without being able to transform the economies of these locations, health care can be a battle for resources. The most urgent conditions tend to receive...