Be An Advocate for Hearing Health
Heuser Hearing Institute is actively working to build relationships and educate our Kentucky legislators on how our mission impacts over 6,200 children and adults with hearing loss annually across the state. It’s important for advocates like you to let your legislators know how their decisions impact people who are deaf or hard of hearing. There…
Heuser Research Center Published in Hearing Research
The Heuser Hearing Institute Research Center published a study in the July 2020 issue of Hearing Research. The study finds that noise exposure may help explain why some people struggle to understand speech in loud environments even if they have normal hearing on an audiogram. This research was supported by a partnership between Heuser Hearing…
Surprising Factors that Can Affect Your Hearing
While age and noise exposure are two of the most commonly-known causes of hearing loss, there are many other factors at play. Below is a list of hearing loss causes that may surprise you. Blood Conditions Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol affect nearly every cell in the body, including those in the ears….
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and social distancing make this a challenging time for all. For those with untreated hearing loss, who are at an even greater risk of developing mental health issues, raising awareness and developing a coping strategy is key. Social Isolation A report from the National Academies of Sciences,…
What Are Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids?
While many people with hearing loss are successfully treated with traditional hearing aids, for some, hearing aids aren’t enough. One alternative for such patients is a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA). Below is a guide that explains what a BAHA is, how it works and who is an ideal candidate. What Is a Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid?…
The Link Between Social Anxiety and Stuttering
Recent research has shown a link between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), with a rate of overlap as high as 75 percent. What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social anxiety disorder is more than simply being nervous or shy. SAD, also known as a social phobia, causes people to avoid all social…
5 Habits that Harm Hearing
Approximately 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss – a condition that has been associated with anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. While not all cases of hearing loss are preventable, there are ways to reduce your risk of developing the disorder. Below are five habits to kick to promote better hearing health. Smoking Smoking…
Driving with Hearing Loss
While vision is the most important sense you rely on while driving, your hearing also plays a crucial role in helping you be aware of your surroundings while on the road. If you have a hearing impairment, be sure to follow these tips to stay safe. Wear Hearing Aids If you already have a set…
COVID-19
Heuser Hearing Institute is committed to the health and safety of our patients, students, staff and visitors. It is our top priority. As we continue to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we offer you this insight on our current protocols as well as guidance to help you remain healthy during the height of this…
What Is a Decibel?
Decibels are important when it comes to measuring hearing ability (or lack thereof). Before you can understand the information presented on your audiogram after a hearing exam, it’s important to know what a decibel is and how it is used in an audiologist’s office. Decibels Measure Sound Intensity Sound energy travels in waves that can…
