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...
Does Hearing Loss Impact Mental Health?

Does Hearing Loss Impact Mental Health?

Hearing loss is about more than just hearing Over the last decade or so, mental health has become a very hot topic, both in the world of medicine and among the wider population, and it’s not surprising why! According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH),...