Articles on Hearing Loss

Experiencing hearing loss can pose a safety threat to your and others' health.

To determine the best type of hearing aids to suit your needs, your audiologist will go through several tests with you to determine the level of hearing loss, patterns and more.

When you're getting hearing loss treatment, there are two different ways that audiologists will test you.

Fingerspelling is the manual alphabet used in American Sign Language and is performed using a variety of hand gestures.

Hearing loss tends to have a stigma surrounding it, but it is something that plagues one in five Americans, according to the Hearing Healthy Foundation.

May is Better Hearing Month, and Healthy Hearing is taking this opportunity to partner with the Hearing Health Foundation for Better Hearing Month to raise money and promote the importance of getting a hearing test.

When you learn how to reduce the stress in your life, your entire body -- including your hearing -- benefits.

Spring cleaning is good for our homes and outdoor spaces, but may be harmful to our hearing health.

Prolonged exposure to excessive noise is responsible for hearing loss in more than 26 million Americans.

Our ears are more than instruments to collect sound. They are also responsible for translating it into electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Some of the medications we rely on to cure illness may also be harmful to our hearing health.

Vitamins play an important role in keeping us healthy and protecting our hearing health.

Studies show mineral-rich foods are helpful in preventing hearing loss but be sure to consult your physician before adding any supplements to your diet.

Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects hearing, vision and balance.

Small, benign tumors can cause hearing loss, problems with balance, facial numbness, headaches and fatigue.

This medical term is actually the name of a common hearing health problem most parents are all too familiar with.

If you think you’re hearing the same sound twice, you’re not crazy. You may have diplacusis.

Although the symptoms for Meniere’s Disease seem commonplace, they can be indicators of other serious health issues and should be diagnosed by a doctor.

This article introduces our next series of articles about lesser known reasons for hearing loss, like viral infections, tumors and other medical conditions.

Having two sets of ears on hand to hear the results are better than one – especially if there are decisions to make.

Regardless of your age, any noticeable change in hearing health should be investigated by a medical professional.

Protecting your ears from loud noise may protect your heart health, too.

Are you diligent about protecting your hearing? If so, your heart may be healthier as well.

Exercising beyond your fitness level or in classes where the music is playing too loud can permanently damage your hearing.

Studies show just a moderate amount of physical activity can protect your hearing health.