This chronic condition can have effects beyond the physical Hearing loss is far more common than you might think — worldwide, one person in five lives with it. But missing out on sounds isn’t the only way it can impact you. Untreated hearing loss can also affect your mental health, leading to feelings of isolation, […]
Q: Is All Hearing Loss the Same? A: Good question! Hearing loss is different for every person, and not just their degree of hearing loss. Hearing is a complex process, and a problem anywhere in that process can result in hearing loss. How Hearing Works Hearing is more than just sound entering your ears — […]
The double-edged sword of working in the music industry is that your livelihood can damage your hearing over time, making it hard to do your job. Prolonged exposure to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB) may lead to permanent hearing loss, making it difficult to pick out pitches, tones and harmonies. According to a study, […]