Yearly Archives: 2026

How hearing aids can protect against age-related health issues

Treating hearing loss is filled with benefits from improving conversation to never missing a moment. But as today’s hearing fact shows, the advantages only get greater, underscoring that better hearing health is directly linked to better overall health. So, even though the risk of dementia, depression, anxiety, and falls increases as we age, thankfully there’s something that people with hearing loss can do…

Men’s Health Month is IN—and stigma is outdated

Welcome to Men’s Health Month (already in progress)—a time when we raise awareness of preventable health issues in men. And what better time for men everywhere to examine their hearing health and get any hearing issues squared away? After all, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, men between 20–69 years of age are…

How plants make sounds and why it matters to insects

Happy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right. This is the sound of plants vibrating at ultrasonic frequencies “due to physiological processes” that occur from changes in water…

Celebrating Better Hearing Month and the benefits of treating hearing loss

Welcome to Better Hearing Month—a time when we raise awareness of hearing issues and the value of getting our hearing checked and treating any hearing loss we may have. After all, better hearing plays a huge role in bringing joy and betterment to our daily lives. The benefits are countless—some of them, obvious; some of them,…

How hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health

It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious. For example, we know that communication hardships associated with hearing loss can result in…

My 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them

Growing up with a severe-to-profound hearing loss, hearing has always been a complex and deeply personal part of my identity. I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions…

10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging

Here are 10 top ways better hearing can contribute to healthy aging: 1. Better hearing is linked to a reduced risk of dementia Did you know that hearing loss was named the single largest modifiable risk factor [SM1] for dementia by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care? It’s true. Research continues to emerge that supports the…

Researchers find earwax may contain indicators of hidden disorders

For many of us, nothing says “nuisance” like earwax—that annoying, sticky substance inside our ears. Despite the negative connotation, earwax is actually more of a friend than foe to our well-being. First and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting into the eardrum.…

How better hearing can help motivate you toward your best year

As we step into 2026 with both feet, it’s not unusual to want to start off on the right foot—to leave the past behind, take control of our lives, and bring to fruition the things we would like to improve, accomplish, or become. And as a result, pave our way to better health, greater happiness, and…

One cure for loneliness? Wearing hearing aids

It’s Valentine’s Day, a time when many will be spending quality time with loved ones—and realistically, many will not: Loneliness affects 1 in 4 older adults and 5–15% of adolescents and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being—increasing our risk of dementia, early mortality (by nearly 40%), and other health issues. It’s no wonder U.S. Surgeon General Vivek…