Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are a variety of strategies and ways of communicating that are especially important for people with hearing loss. Over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 6, live with some degree of impaired hearing. With an estimated 60% of the workforce experiencing some hearing...
A Link Between Hearing Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that produces chronic inflammation in the joints. RA occurs when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells, resulting in inflammation that typically attacks specific areas. The joints that are most impacted by...
Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today. Even though it is pervasive, hearing loss still remains widely undertreated. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)...
Growing Evidence that Noise is Bad for Your Health
We are constantly absorbing and processing noise – from alarm clocks, to traffic, and construction sites. Everyday noises can be annoying but they can also be bad for your health. Increasing evidence shows that noise can take a toll on health in a variety of...