by Hear Virginia | Aug 8, 2014 | Hearing Loss Articles
The medical community has known for some time that the brain shrinks as a person ages. What is interesting, though, is a recent finding through a Johns Hopkins study that has shown a definitive link between those with hearing loss and an increased rate of brain...
by Hear Virginia | Jun 29, 2014 | Hearing Loss Articles
Hearing loss can take many forms, and can appear suddenly, as the result of injury or trauma, or gradually, due to aging. The hearing loss itself may be short-term or permanent, and may range from mild (having difficulty understanding casual conversation) to severe...
by Hear Virginia | Jun 21, 2014 | Hearing Loss Articles
One subject which is seldom discussed when it comes to hearing loss is how to keep those who have it safe in their own homes. For instance, suppose that a fire breaks out in your home; if you’re like most of us you have smoke detectors to sound a warning so that...
by Hear Virginia | May 31, 2014 | Hearing Loss Articles
Some 6 million teenagers nationwide suffer some form of loss of hearing, and this number has risen dramatically over the last 20 years. Besides the use of high-volume MP3 players and cell phones, authorities say that teenagers’ participation in marching band is...
by Hear Virginia | May 25, 2014 | Hearing Loss Articles
People rely on their hearing in numerous situations, making it challenging to perform some common tasks if your hearing is damaged. Many people with hearing issues find that driving a car can become a challenge. However, having hearing problems does not mean you have...
by Hear Virginia | May 16, 2014 | Hearing Loss Articles
When considering post-combat injuries in veterans, PTSD, missing limbs, and brain damage may come to mind. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. These 5 facts about veterans and hearing loss may surprise you. Hearing loss is the most prevalent injury among...
