Conductive hearing loss is the result of sound being blocked in either your middle ear or ear canal. The normal hearing process involves a seamless interaction between various nerves, bones, cartilage, and the twists of the Eustachian tube. When one of these components is compromised, it can significantly affect your ability to process sounds and […]

Hearing loss comes in many forms, which means hearing loss can have several causes. Infant deafness, for example, is more often than not caused by a genetic disorder or mutation. But hearing loss that materializes later in life may also be attributed to a person’s genes. Genetic hearing loss is more common than most people

We can all agree our world is full of beautiful sounds and music, and losing the ability to hear because of one of the most common causes of hearing loss would be tragic. Unfortunately, it happens more than it needs to. People suffer hearing loss caused by things they could have easily avoided. But knowing

Hearing loss can strike at any age. It’s often referred to an invisible health condition, and the early symptoms of hearing loss are regularly overlooked. Unlike other types of medical conditions, you can’t physically witness the early symptoms of hearing loss. Due to the gradually-occurring symptoms, it’s extremely common for people with hearing loss to

While all types of ear diseases do not cause hearing loss, certain types of ear diseases and infections can — especially if left untreated. Hearing loss can be caused by a number of different factors, including noise exposure, injury, aging, hereditary, and some infections. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss and

If you’re a music lover — like a real music lover or a musician— learning how to prevent hearing loss should be at the top of your list. Similar to your teeth, you only get one set of ears, and it’s up to you to protect your hearing. In the event you do experience hearing loss, it’s definitely

One has to do with your ears and the other has to do with how your body processes sugar, so how can hearing loss and diabetes be related? Although the connection is not as understood as diabetes and vision loss, hearing loss can be a direct result of uncontrolled diabetes. Continue reading to learn more

Did you know there was a surprising link between hearing loss and balance disorders? Although we discussed the societal, psychological, and physical risks of hearing loss in More than Deafness: Stunning Side Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss, we feel it’s important to delve deeper into the link between hearing loss and balance disorders. Simply put,

Choosing to live with untreated hearing loss affects far more than your ability to admire Mozart. While a staggering 36 million Americans have hearing loss, only 20% of these people who might benefit from treatment actually seek help. According to data released by Audiology.org, 60% of senior citizens and 86 percent of the middle-aged with diagnosed

What does hearing loss and sports have in common? Nothing — other than you can champion both at the same time. As a matter of fact, there are countless professional and collegiate athletes who have risen to the top of their game in spite of hearing loss. For instance, Derrick Coleman became the first legally