As May is Better Hearing Month approaches, it is an excellent reminder that we should care for our hearing like we would other parts of our bodies, get check-ups and take changes in hearing seriously, and seek help when they persist.

Newly released data from Apple is shedding some light on hearing health trends across the United States.

Fortunately, as technology continues to evolve and researchers learn more about hearing, more resources and information are becoming available so musicians can better protect their hearing while pursuing their passions and creating the music we all love. Here are a few of our top tips for caring for your ears as a musician.

With us being in the middle of cold season, and allergy season quickly approaching, it is the perfect time for a refresher on how these conditions can impact your hearing! Allergies and colds can temporarily hinder your hearing.

One of the best ways to preserve your hearing aids' longevity is through proper care and maintenance. Here are a few best practices!

Many products are advertised for ear cleaning - from cotton swabs to ear candles. But, the ears actually have built-in systems for cleaning themselves. Therefore, the best way to ensure your ear canals are healthy and functioning properly is to not interfere with the natural processes. See a doctor if you notice ear pain, ear fullness, or hearing changes, though.

We have rounded up a few easy ways you can make your hearing health part of your 2021 health resolutions!

Hair cells aid the body's essential systems, collecting sensory information for both hearing and brain functions like balance and spatial orientation. Unfortunately, the damaging of these cells in mammals leads to permanent ramifications as the cells are unable to repair or regrow once injured. The cells' inability to regenerate is why loud noises can be so dangerous for our hearing: sounds over a certain decibel can overwork hair cells, leading to their death and irreversible hearing damage.

Though children can be born with hearing loss, this condition can also develop at any time during childhood. Hearing loss can have considerable developmental consequences for children, including impacting both their speech and language development and social skills.

According to the CDC, "In 2014, an estimated 5 million Americans aged 65 years or older had Alzheimer's disease." The CDC also predicts that the number will rise to 14 million by 2060. With November being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, it is the perfect time for us to talk about this prevalent disease and its' connection to age and hearing health.

Hearing loss may contribute to serious cognitive conditions like dementia. Because the brain and ears are so dependent on one another, improved hearing is proving to impact multiple functions of the brain positively. Here are a few ways hearing aids may help your mind.

With October being National Audiology Awareness Month, we couldn't think of a better time to talk about the importance of taking control of your hearing health and making an audiologist part of your health care team!