Can hearing loss affect your brain?

Can hearing loss affect your brain?

“If you break down what hearing is, it is a major component in our ability to connect with the rest of the world.”  – Nicholas Reed, audiologist and faculty member at Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of...
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

What’s the definition of hearing loss? Hearing loss is defined as an inability to hear as well as the average person. That threshold is usually set at about 20 dB or better in both ears, but it’s important to remember that hearing loss can happen in just one ear or be...
Hearing Health & Nutrition: Foods For Healthy Hearing

Hearing Health & Nutrition: Foods For Healthy Hearing

Healthy Ears, Healthy Years Any doctor or healthcare professional would agree that living a healthy lifestyle is critical for a longer and overall happier life in general. Getting enough exercise, having regular wellness checks, and, of course, eating a balanced diet,...