William Shatner battled alien threats during his long career on Star Trek, but the actor has been battling a real life threat, tinnitus, for years. Tinnitus manifests itself as ringing or noise in the ears or head. Although most of us have experienced that sensation, usually after concerts or other loud event, some people suffer […]
Although hearing loss affects individuals of all ages and from vastly different walks of life, there’s one group in particular with an alarmingly high risk of developing the condition: military personnel. The noise of loud equipment and vehicles, gunfire and roadside bombs are taking their toll on members of our armed forces, with over one […]
Hearing loss takes the joy out of conversation and makes it difficult to maintain relationships and careers. It takes the joy out of conversation and social activities, but it could be taking even more than that. Studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can cost an individual up to $12,000 a year. The cost increases as […]
