December 2, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.As an Invisible Condition, Hearing Loss Often Goes IgnoredHearing loss is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Yet, it is often ignored for years before it is treated. According to...Read More
October 1, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.A Link Between Gout and Hearing LossHearing loss is a common health problem nearly 48 million people have to deal with. According to estimates, one in five people has some hearing...Read More
September 15, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Hearing Loss among Millennials and Gen ZMillennials and those in Generation Z are digital natives because they grew up with digital technology or in the information age. They work online, have...Read More
September 1, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Prioritizing Hearing Loss As We AgeWhen we have vision problems, we don’t hesitate to get help, whether it’s corrective lenses or LASIK surgery. About 75% of Americans wear glasses or...Read More
July 29, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.A Link between Hearing Loss & Second Hand SmokeHearing loss is a major public health issue. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common medical condition people experience today....Read More
July 4, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.A Link between Hearing Loss & Cardiovascular DiseaseSignificant research shows that there is a relationship between cardiovascular disease and hearing loss. According to the CDC, an estimated 92 million people in the...Read More
June 28, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Household Items That Could Damage Your HearingWe are constantly exposed to noise. From waking up to an alarm clock, to listening to music or a podcast, and taking a walk through...Read More
April 25, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!May marks Better Hearing and Speech Month! This month is all about raising awareness and taking action toward treating hearing loss. Organized by the American...Read More
April 14, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing LossMany of us take over-the-counter painkillers when needed to alleviate the symptoms we’re experiencing. Painkillers can be a helpful way to provide relief when experiencing...Read More
April 5, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Tips on How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing HomeDo you have a loved one with hearing loss who lives in a nursing home? It is important to know that there are useful ways...Read More