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Tinnitus and Suicide: When to Seek Emergency Help
Do you often hear a phantom noise—a ringing, hiss or roar? The sound may be soft or loud, high in pitch or low. Some people experience the sound in one ear and others in both. The key is that other people can’t hear what you’re hearing...
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How a Low-Salt Diet Helps My Meniere's Disease
Excessive sodium is a common symptom trigger for many chronic conditions—including Meniere’s disease and tinnitus—and it’s a hard one to avoid because salt is so prevalent in the average Western diet. Most people have no idea ...
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Flying with Hearing Loss: Tips for a Smooth Journey
It's no secret that air travel has become more unpleasant in recent years. COVID-19, oversold flights, minimal food service and airlines' desire to squeeze more passengers in by eliminating legroom are just a few of the indignities travele...
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Top Universities and Colleges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Nelson Mandela once said that “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” For the more than 20,000 Deaf students who attend post-secondary educational institutions in the United States each year, the Am...
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Succeeding at Work with Hearing Loss: An Employee's Guide
Hearing loss can require a little extra work, but it shouldn’t decrease your productivity or place any additional stress on your day. Most inconveniences stem from a misunderstanding, so open communication is key for effective relationship...
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Hearing Loss and Driving: Is It Safe?
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, especially among older adults. When hearing loss is untreated, it can be a safety issue in many situations, including while driving. How important is hearing f...
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An Introduction to Deaf Culture and Community
Members of the Deaf community in America use a different language—literally. Not only does their language—American Sign Language (ASL)—connect them to others who are Deaf, it also serves as a membership card into a linguistic subcultur...
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Why Sign Language is a Vital Form of Communication
Not only is learning a second language good for your brain, it’s also a great way to expand your communication skills. This is especially true for American sign language, which is the fifth most-used language in the U.S. What is sign la...
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Linda Bove: The Deaf Actress Who Taught America Sign Language
If you watched Sesame Street anytime in the 70s, 80s and 90s, chances are you were introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) by Linda Bove, a deaf actress who played Linda the Librarian from 1971-2003. Linda Bove as seen on the cover o...
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Hearing Aid Battery Safety: A Complete Guide
Hearing aids are powered either by rechargeable batteries or small, disposable "button" batteries. Although rechargeable hearing aids are quickly becoming the more popular battery option, many people still use hearing aids with disposable ba...
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