The Importance of Hearing Tests, Even Without Symptoms
Of the almost 30 million U.S. adults who could benefit from wearing hearing aids, fewer than 30% actually do. There are many reasons why an individual might not be treating their hearing loss, and one prominent reason is that they are unaware of having hearing loss. What Untreated Hearing Loss Can Look Like Hearing loss…
Can Anemia Affect Hearing?
Anemia doesn’t just affect your energy levels—it may also influence hearing health. Recent research has found a surprising connection between low iron levels and an increased risk of hearing loss, particularly in adults. Understanding this link is important because it highlights how whole-body health can play a role in protecting your ears and maintaining long-term…
Do Hearing Aids Affect Hearing Loss Progression?
When you learn about the clearer communication hearing aids offer, you may be surprised to discover that only about 16% of adults aged 20 to 69 who could benefit from these helpful devices have ever used them. There are a few common reasons people hesitate to try hearing aids, ranging from worries about their appearance…
Can Hearing Aids Worsen My Hearing Loss?
There are many reasons people are hesitant to get hearing aids, from fear of appearing “old” to worry that hearing aids can actually worsen hearing loss. Both of these are myths. This post focuses on the latter: hearing aids do not worsen hearing loss. Why Do People Believe This Myth? If you’ve been living with…
