King Hearing

09/21/2026

👂 Earwax is a natural part of your ear’s protection system, but too much buildup can cause discomfort, muffled hearing, or a feeling of fullness.

Before reaching for a cotton swab, know that inserting objects into your ear canal can push wax deeper and potentially cause problems.

Learn more about safe earwax removal and protecting your hearing health.

If your ears are blocked by wax, you might be tempted to use a cotton swab. But there’s a better--and safer--way to remove unwanted earwax.

09/21/2026

For World Alzheimer’s Day, remember that hearing can affect communication too. Hearing loss may make conversations more challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. https://bit.ly/2XWbMPd

09/18/2026

🌿 Allergy season can bring more than sneezing and itchy eyes—it may also affect your ears. Environmental allergies can sometimes contribute to ear pressure, tinnitus, balance issues, and changes in hearing.

If you’ve noticed your hearing feels different during allergy season, it may be time to learn more about the connection between allergies and hearing health.

Depending on where you’re located, allergy season can be all year long. From pollen to pet dander, environmental allergies can range from a slight

09/16/2026

Diabetes can affect more than blood sugar. It’s also linked with a higher risk of hearing loss, making hearing health an important part of healthy aging.

09/16/2026

🎧 Hearing loss isn’t just something that happens with age. Today, people of all generations are experiencing hearing challenges due to increased exposure to loud sounds—especially through earbuds and headphones.

Protecting your hearing starts with awareness. Learn how everyday listening habits can impact your hearing health and what you can do to prevent damage.

If hearing loss is no longer associated with aging, what are the root causes? And why do young people need to be especially careful about hearing loss?

09/14/2026

❤️ Hearing connects us to the people who matter most. While hearing aids are often thought of as tools for better conversations, they can also help strengthen relationships by making communication easier and more meaningful.

Clearer conversations, shared laughter, and quiet moments together all matter. Learn more about how hearing health can impact your relationships.

Millions of people experience hearing loss throughout their lives–and that could be impacting their love lives.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the families who continue to carry those memories. May we never forget the courage, compassion, and unity shown on that day.

09/10/2026

Hearing may play a bigger role in healthy aging than you realize. Hearing loss has been linked with a greater risk of falls.

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a potentially modifiable risk factor.

09/09/2026

🎧 Technology is changing the way we experience sound, but when it comes to hearing health, one size does not fit all. Earbuds and hearing aids may look similar, but they serve very different purposes.

Learn more about the differences between over-the-counter options and professionally fitted hearing solutions.

Since the launch of the iPod, people have been wearing earbuds. But do they have what it takes to become hearing aids?

09/08/2026

Staying active can support healthy aging in more ways than one. New research found a link between better physical function and better hearing.

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Older adults who maintain higher levels of physical function may also be more likely to retain better hearing, according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Carolina and collaborating institutions. Published in Scientific Reports, the study examine...