How to Support a Friend with Hearing Loss and Why It Matters
Humans are social creatures, and studies show that forming and maintaining deep and meaningful friendships is critical to our well-being and quality of life. If you have a friend with hearing loss, whether it’s untreated, they’re just starting their treatment journey or they’ve been wearing hearing aids for a long time, you, as their friend,…
Why Hearing Protection Matters as Temperatures Drop
Have you ever noticed that, in cold weather, your nose and ears are the first things to get cold? Turns out, the effects of cold weather on your ears can have an impact on your hearing health. Let’s discuss why that is and ways you can protect yourself. How Does the Cold Impact Hearing? The…
Can I Have Tinnitus in One Ear?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no sound is present. Around 10% of American adults have experienced tinnitus symptoms lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Unilateral tinnitus is a form of tinnitus where a person only has tinnitus symptoms in one ear. Causes for Unilateral Tinnitus A variety of factors can…
