The use of hearing aids or cochlear implants was “associated with a 19 percent decrease in hazards of long-term cognitive decline such as incident dementia over a duration ranging from 2 to 25 years,” JAMA Neurology says.
Cell-Type Identity of the Chick Balance Organ
We have now identified the first events that lead to proliferative hair cell regeneration in birds, which provides new leads that can be translated to mice and ultimately to humans.
Notating Tinnitus
In the beginning all the sounds l was notating had a markedly sad or gloomy character. They were quite strange and some were even sinister. But then something unexpected happened: l woke up one morning hearing a happy tune full of vitality and hope. I felt a great joy and an inexplicable happiness.
Apparent Benefits of Cochlear Implantation Before Age 2
These findings are important because they provide valuable insight into the interaction between the learner’s age (developmental period effect) and their linguistic experience (quality and quantity of linguistic input) in early development.
Amplifying the Message of Hearing Health
In collaboration with HHF and our #KeepListening prevention campaign, Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg’s public service announcement reached a combined audience of over 200K across Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.
Grateful
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect how we are so filled with gratitude. All of us at Hearing Health Foundation—scientists, Board of Directors, advisers, volunteers, and staff—extend our sincerest thanks to you.
Hear Well Over the Holidays
I remind myself to not freak out because I’m afraid I’m missing out on conversations—just relax and enjoy the food and good cheer. Nobody at the Thanksgiving table can follow every conversation anyway!
Not Everyone Qualifies for OTC Hearing Aids
Because they are relatively basic, over-the-counter hearing aids may end up pushing features like directional hearing and telecoils into prescription hearing aids for more severe types of hearing loss.
A Scientist Steps Up to Serve
Vijaya Prakash Krishnan Muthaiah, PT, Ph.D., works with members of the military as part of his research. This inspired him to join the U.S. Coast Guard as a reservist. We cannot think of a more meaningful way to show dedication to the service our military provides.
The Gene TMPRSS3 and Me
A teen learns about the genetic cause of her hearing loss, and is spreading the word to find out more.