How Are Smoking and Hearing Loss Related?

Six tips for driving with hearing loss

Sight is obviously the sense we rely on most when it comes to driving, but hearing also plays a very important role.

Your Guide to Age-Related Hearing Loss

A comprehensive resource, with advice on shopping for hearing aids

Common Questions and Information About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be frustrating, even frightening for the person with hearing problems and those close to them. Learn more about this common health problem.

Hearing Aids, Hearing Test And Hearing Loss Tips and Information

The AARP Hearing Center provides useful advice and lifestyle options for those who are hard of hearing, struggle with tinnitus or suffer from hearing loss.

Why Hearing Loss Is a Bigger Problem Than You Think

What You Need to Know about Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s Risk

Many of us are resigned to the idea that with aging comes hearing loss. It’s unavoidable, but not much more than an annoyance, right? Especially when com...

How hearing loss is different than losing your vision

If you can buy a pair of readers from the drugstore for your vision, why can’t it be that simple for your hearing?

4 Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss

Our noisy world can damage hearing. Consumer Reports tells you how to prevent hearing loss.

Learn the symptoms, causes and treatments for hearing loss

Hearing loss impacts lots of individuals and their loved ones. Knowing the symptoms, causes and treatment options can help you make informed decisions.

Why Is Hearing Loss Potentially a Huge Problem for Your Elderly Loved One?

Besides the obvious problems associated with hearing loss, your elderly loved one is at risk of other problems when his or her hearing begins to fail. If you're aware of the potential trouble that could pop up, you're more likely to be better prepared to help the individual deal with the situation.

8 Jobs That Cause Hearing Loss, And How To Protect Yourself Before Damage Starts

Hearing loss can change your social and professional life, emphasizing the importance of protection.

Hearing Loss — How to Talk with Your Spouse About It

En español l The one question I am asked more than any other is: “How do I talk to my spouse about hearing loss?” Every time I try to bring up the subject, they say, the spouse brushes it off. “I can hear fine,” is the impatient reply. Or, “It’s because you mumble.” Or, “It’s too loud in this restaurant.” Or — and this is the most frustrating — “Maybe I do, but it doesn’t bother me.” “Well, it bothers …

How My Husband's Hearing Loss Has Affected Our Social Life

Around 36 million American adults suffer from hearing loss , an...

what causes hearing loss?

What causes hearing loss? One of the major causes of hearing loss is ageing. Another common cause of hearing loss is exposure to noise.

Did You Catch the Latest on Vitamins and Hearing Loss?

Attentive readers of TalkingNutrition will remember our post from late last year on antioxidant vitamins and hearing loss. That study showed that intakes of vitamins C, E and beta-carotene was associated with better hearing in a US population. Another group of researchers lead by Choi has recently performed a similar analysis of a different population: a representative sample of older Korean adults. Read on to find out whether the same trends were seen.

Why Is It Still OK To Make Fun of Hearing Loss?

“Do you mind if I switch seats with you? I have a hearing loss and it would help if I had a better view of the speaker,” I asked a well-dressed man at a recent lunch meeting. “What?” he replied wit…

Learn how you can prevent hearing loss.

Lifelong hearing health starts with you. Read about some easy steps you can take at work and at play to preserve your hearing.

Is Your Hearing Loss Temporary or Permanent?

Regardless of your age, any noticeable change in hearing health should be investigated by a medical professional.

Hearing Loss, Hearing Test For Your Loved One?

Don’t be an enabler! Here are 8 ways to guide a family member or friend toward a hearing test.