When is “good news” bad news? When the press reports uncritically, leaving the public to believe that earbud and headphone use by children is perfectly fine.
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Treating hearing loss may help prevent dementia
The Lancet reports that treating hearing loss may help prevent dementia. So why isn’t the prevention of hearing loss a top public health goal?
Millions of Americans don’t protect their ears
Millions of Americans don’t protect their ears from noise, creating a generation burdened with hearing loss and more. Dr. Daniel Fink wonders if people would be motivated to protect their hearing and fight for quiet if they knew that noise caused hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis–none of which can be cured.
Experts: Hearing loss is on the rise among young adults
Hearing loss is on the rise in young adults. Unless they are warned about the dangers of loud sound, young adults “may be destined to swap out their headphones for hearing aids.”
What Your Patients Don’t Know Can Hurt Them
It looks like the truth about noise-induced hearing loss is finally getting out. Read this article in The Hearing Journal, which discusses the fact that noise causes hearing loss and reflects a move away from the conventional thinking that hearing loss was an inevitable side effect of aging.
Remember all those concerts you went to?
David Browne, music journalist, shares his story about hearing loss & how to protect your ears.
Modern life is damaging our ears more than we realize
Modern life damages our ears more than we may realize. Until there is a cure or treatment, prevention is the key to preserving your hearing.
CDC research on non-occupational noise-induced hearing loss
CDC research on non-occupational noise-induced hearing loss shows that non-occupational noise exposure is a real cause for concern.
Consumer Reports looks at affordable solutions to hearing loss:
Consumer Reports looks at affordable options for people suffering from hearing loss, with a discussion about the high price of hearing aids and a look at PSAPs.