Hearing Loss in Farming
The CDC estimates that 22 million workers in the United States face occupational noise hazards while on the job. Workers in farming occupations are especially vulnerable. Keep reading to learn about these unique hazards, plus some steps you can take to protect your...
What Is Bone Conduction?
The sense of hearing is a genuine marvel. The brain is capable of picking up a variety of sound waves and converting them into familiar auditory sensations: a loved one’s voice, your favorite music or the roar of your car’s engine. Your eardrums play an important part...
How Does a Cochlear Implant Work?
Hearing impairments can come on suddenly or with gradual loss over time. Either way, they can significantly impact your quality of life. While you may feel angry, anxious or shame over these impairments, there are solutions that can restore some functionality. In this...
Speech Milestones for Young Children
People develop speech and language skills throughout their lives, but the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders discusses that the first three years are the most intense. There are certain age periods that tend to be more important than...