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Just about 3 children out of 1,000 in the US are born with hearing loss in one or both ears.  And nearly 15% of school age children between the ages of 6 and 19 have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss that occurs earlier in a child’s life can

Well it is that time of year again. The birds are coming back to town. The grass is starting to green again. And the blooms are starting to sprout on the trees. Spring is in the air and it sure does feel good. With all this lovely weather comes spring

Far from uniform, hearing aids come in two basic types (in the ear and behind the ear), and a range of styles within these two types. If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, a hearing instrument specialist will help fit you with one of these types in a model and

Have you ever experienced a humming, a buzzing or another strange sound in your ears when there is nothing around to create it? If you have experienced this, it could be tinnitus. Tinnitus is a condition that makes a person hear noises, even in silence. It is often described as a ringing-in-the-ears sensation, but can manifest in the

Many people consider hearing loss to be a condition that only the aging population suffers from. However, contrary to popular belief, hearing loss is a physical condition that can occur at any age. The number of young people that suffer from hearing loss has risen since 1988, according to a

Did you know that each year 1.6 million older people in America attend hospital ER departments because of a fall. In fact, for older adults falls are the most common reason for hospital admissions due to fractures or trauma-related injuries. This is a frightening statistic, even more so if you

Hearing problems are not strictly limited to difficulty with hearing. Some people suffer from over sensitivity to sound, which causes them to startle easily or find normal noises painful to hear. If you find everyday sounds like the rattle of cutlery against a plate intrusive and uncomfortable, you may be

Shockingly, there are over 360 million people worldwide who suffer from hearing loss or deafness, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a condition that not only affects a person’s hearing, but also emotions in the form of anxiety and depression. Feelings such as depression and anxiety can

Hearing loss is a common health problem that continues to affect millions of people all over the U.S. What makes it prevalent is the fact that many people are unaware of the condition. Those who are aware of it still do not consider it a serious illness. The main reason