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08/06/2026

Back-to-school season can make communication challenges more noticeable for children with hearing loss. Learn why awareness matters in the classroom and beyond.

On World Hearing Day, under the theme From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children, WHO is urging governments, civil society, and partners across the health and education sectors to take urgent action to protect children’s hearing. Key actions include:promoting good ear and hearin...

08/03/2026

August is National Wellness Month, and hearing wellness starts with knowing where you stand. A hearing test can help you find out what is going on and give you a starting point for what comes next. Not sure whether it is time to schedule one? These signs can help you decide. https://bit.ly/4wlnu5H

07/30/2026

Protect your ears on every trip with simple habits that keep them safe and comfortable. Small steps go a long way for happy, healthy hearing.

07/29/2026

Heading to a theme park this summer? Many parks offer accessibility services that can help visitors with hearing loss enjoy the experience. https://bit.ly/4461dfF

07/22/2026

Sometimes hearing loss doesn't create silence. It creates distance.

When hearing loss strikes, relationships suffer. Here’s how to minimize the impact. by SARAH MAHONEY “Dennis,” I call from the kitchen. “Do you want leftover pasta for dinner? Or should I grill some chicken breasts?” No answer. “Dennis?” I say, louder. No reply. I round the corner into...

07/16/2026

Did you know that staying connected can impact everything from happiness to healthy aging? These statistics offer a closer look at the importance of social wellness.

07/10/2026

Social Wellness Month is a reminder that most of what matters happens in the middle of ordinary days. The lunch that turns into a two-hour catch-up. The comment that starts a conversation nobody planned on having. Hearing well is what keeps you in it. https://bit.ly/4eM2cGJ

07/07/2026

As summer activities pick up, it's a good reminder that hearing loss isn't caused by aging alone. Learn about some of the most common causes.

This page provides information about what causes noise-induced hearing loss.

05/07/2026

Daily noise from headphones, traffic and busy environments can build up in ways people don’t always notice right away.

Often these surprising sources of loud sounds come about from a misguided belief that loud means fun—the louder it is, the more festive. The good news? Because the decibel scale is logarithmic, turning it down even a little can help save our hearing a lot.

05/04/2026

Better Hearing Month is a good time to remember that protecting your hearing does not start later in life. It starts with small, everyday habits that add up over time.

Loud sounds can harm tiny structures in your inner ear. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss or a condition called tinnitus. Take steps to protect your hearing.