According to the National Institutes of Health, those with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss. Because we’re deep into the grilling months, we’re offering a couple of delicious diabetes-friendly side-dish recipes for your next cookout that will tickle taste buds, turn heads, …
Get Dad Something Different This Year
“It’s ‘Dad,’ not ‘DAAAD!’” You might wonder from time to time, “Can he hear me? Or does he pretend he can’t hear me?” It might be time to give him the benefit of the doubt: According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, men between …
5 Tips to Improve Your Hearing Now
Did you know? About 360 million children and adults — more than 5 percent of the global population — have disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. During Better Hearing Month, celebrated in May, we have the exciting opportunity to raise awareness of not …
3 Nutritious Recipes That Support Healthy Hearing
National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to try out these nutritious, hearing-healthy recipes. March is National Nutrition Month — ready to decorate your plate with something festive and fresh? We’ve brought together some nutrient-rich recipes packed with foods that provide a solid foundation for …
The Link Between the Zika Virus and Hearing Loss
The more research that is done on the Zika virus, the more researchers learn of its long-lasting effects. One of the newest findings? The link between the virus and hearing loss. One of the most impactful ways to protect you and your family from Zika …
Hearing Loss in Hollywood
10 Movies and TV Shows With Deaf Characters It’s nearly Oscar time, and — as with every exciting round of Academy Award nominations — fans of this year’s contenders are choosing sides. Whether you’re #TeamEmmaStone or #TeamMerylStreep for best actress or you have your eye on “La La Land,” “Hidden Figures,” …
How Age Affects Speech Comprehension
Recent research has provided a wealth of new information about hearing loss and the brain, from where hearing actually happens — in the brain, not the ears — to how hearing loss can lead to issues such as dementia and depression. But the results from …
The sleigh bells are ringing — can you hear them?
The sounds of the holiday season — the church choir, little ones delighting in presents, friends reminiscing about holidays long ago — are what make the season merry and bright. But if you are distracted by your tinnitus, holidays might not feel like much of …
Top 10 Ways to Hear Better for the Holidays
As the holidays approach, social gatherings, entertainment, and time with family becomes far more prominent. “This time of year is about connecting with what helps you embrace and celebrate the holidays, but it’s difficult to do that with a hearing impairment or other communication issues,” …
Hearing Loss & the White House
There’s quite a bit of talk in politics, but what about listening? Both sides of communication are incredibly important when getting your message across, whether you call the White House home or not. Here’s a history of hearing loss in our nation’s capitol. Claudia Gordon: …