October 15, 2024

Hearing Loss Linked to Changes in Personality

The negative effects of hearing loss seem obvious, such as the frustration of the constant struggle to hear and the impact this can have on relationships. But what if the repercussions went further, and could actually influence your personality? Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that this might be the case. The researchers studied

Overcoming Resistance to Treating Your Hearing Loss

The interesting thing concerning hearing loss is that, statistically, if you have it, you most likely won’t recognize it or seek out care for at minimum five to seven years—maybe longer. The statistics: 20 percent of the United States population, or 48 million individuals, have some extent of hearing loss. Of those with hearing loss,