(BPT) – When was the last time you had your hearing checked? If you’re like most Americans, it may have been a while or you may not have gotten it checked before — rest assured, you’re not alone.

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, with about one in three Americans between 65 and 74 affected, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While some ...

Feeling tired? Your body may be trying to whisper a warning. Americans are notoriously bad sleepers, with 1 in 3 US adults failing to consistently get the recommended seven to nine hours of shut-eye ...

Getting older often comes hearing loss, and a local audiologist says there are quite a few reasons why you should get that hearing checked sooner rather than later. “We don’t need to wait till we’re ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘deafness’? Hopeful music in the background, with children wearing hearing aids and communicating with gestures? Unfortunately, the mainstream portrayal ...

SEATTLE — Hearing loss often creeps in gradually, but its impact can reach far beyond missed words or a louder TV. According to Dr. Alison Vega, audiologist and founder of Complete Hearing and Balance ...

Difficulty discerning everyday sounds, such as rustling leaves or falling rain, could signal undiagnosed hearing loss, an expert has warned. This caution comes as RNID, the charity supporting those ...

One in six Australians have hearing loss and, for most adults, hearing starts to decline from middle age onwards. Many of us, however, hesitate to seek help or testing for our hearing. Perhaps you’re ...