Diabetes and hearing loss—what’s the link? According to the American Diabetes Association, hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don’t have the disease. And, of the 86 million adults in the U.S. who have prediabetes, the rate of hearing loss is 30 percent higher than in …
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Many of us take our hearing for granted. We assume we’ll always hear what we need to. But what happens when we start to notice hearing loss? That loss has the potential to change everything. At ReSound, we are committed to helping others rediscover hearing, which means building an appreciation for hearing at every stage of life. …
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 5% of the World’s population (360 million) has disabling hearing loss. Latin American and the Caribbean account for 9% of global hearing loss, but the highest prevalence is found in the Asia Pacific, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. About half of all cases of hearing loss …
With Independence Day celebrations kicking off tonight, remember to take steps to protect you and your family’s hearing from the damaging effects of fireworks. Did you know that the single bang of a firecracker at close range can permanently damage your hearing? A firework launched ten feet away from you can result in exposure to 155 …
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Many of us have family members or friends that are a little hard of hearing – and it can be a sensitive topic to bring up. So what do you do when that person is your parent? This Father’s Day, two ReSound employees interviewed their Dads about their hearing loss and how hearing aids have …
36 million Americans have hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one. Each May the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) promotes Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) to raise awareness about communication disorders and the important role of the professionals who treat them. We know …
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One week from today, 36,000 people will run the 118th Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon. Just one year ago, this iconic event was torn apart by a horrific bombing at the finish line. As we approach the anniversary, we remember those affected by the terrible events of April 15th, 2014 and examine the …
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Wayne Staab of Hearing Health Matters shared this interesting trivia on the history of hearing testing compiled by Dr. Robert Margolis. Test your audiology knowledge! Questions: Who was the German inventor of the electrically driven tuning fork in 1863? What is this device, designed in 1879? Image to right: What Iowa native received an Academy …
Over 500 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss, whether due to aging or from long-term exposure to loud noises, many people develop a need for hearing aids. Hearing aids increase our ability to communicate and be active in the world, improving our quality of life, but if you are a first-time wearer or have …
Most of us recognize music as something to enjoy in our spare time or as a way to relax, but did you know music has other health benefits – both physical and mental. USA Today recently reported on a number of health benefits gained from listening to music. Check out what the “sound of music” …