The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has announced the start of National Protect Your Hearing Month this month, an annual campaign to promote awareness about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Even though older generations may already have noise-induced hearing loss, we must now urge young people…
DetailsAs we all try to understand this extremely contagious virus, researchers continue to acquire more information about COVID-19. While many of us are aware of the long-term effects of the virus, such as cough, fever, tiredness, and loss of smell, other long-term impacts last long after the virus has passed through our system. COVID-19…
DetailsExercise is beneficial to your hearing health, as well as your general health. Because certain types of hearing loss are linked to cardiovascular problems, regular exercise is beneficial in preventing these problems. The right song provides you the power and motivation to keep pushing through the last few minutes of a workout, whether you’re…
DetailsSeptember marks World Alzheimer’s Month. Launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International in 2012, this month is dedicated to raising awareness and challenging the stigma associated with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of medical conditions that reduce cognitive capacities. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s which accounts for up to 90%…
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