Hearing loss is an incredibly common condition, yet some people remain hesitant to disclose their experience with others. Why is this the case? Of the many reasons that some people struggle to talk about their hearing loss, each person has an individual rationale for trying to keep it a secret. Some find it to be tantamount to admitting they are …

Anyone who has been to a very loud concert or sporting event will be familiar with the sound of ringing in the ears that lasts beyond the loud event. Perhaps you have been to a loud restaurant and were surprised to find a lasting haze of high pitches in your ears after walking outside to the quiet street. For those …

Happy New Year! The start of each year brings along optimism, hope for the future, and a feeling of possibility. This year, at the start of “the 20’s,” might feel like an especially fresh new beginning. How can we carry these feelings through the year? Although the New Year is a celebration of optimism, sometimes that positive attitude falls flat …