What people hear and do not hear can have a direct effect on their balance, according to new research from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE). The research, published in the March 12 issue of JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, provides a better understanding of the relationship between hearing loss… Continue reading Sound Can Directly Affect Balance and Lead to Risk of Falling
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You
As of this writing, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 has been recently introduced by a bipartisan committee of US Senators led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass). The bill seeks to establish an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid category for adults who “perceive” themselves to have mild-to-moderate hearing loss. In effect, it would allow some… Continue reading Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You
Why Getting a Hearing Test is a Must-Do in your Sixties
Depending on the life stage you’re entering on your next milestone birthday, your personal physician will present a set of tests they want you to undergo to maintain optimal health. Unfortunately, one important test recommendation some neglect to mention is for your hearing. While you should have your hearing tested regardless of age if you’re… Continue reading Why Getting a Hearing Test is a Must-Do in your Sixties