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10/16/2026

Ears ringing after a concert or other loud event? That buzz can be one of the first signs that your hearing took a hit.

What actually causes hearing loss? Are there new treatments that can restore hearing? Can it be reversed? How does air travel affect hearing loss?

10/13/2026

Your ears can keep reacting even after the loud part is over. Ringing, muffled hearing or sound sensitivity can all be signs they had too much noise.

10/07/2026

Loudness isn’t the only thing that affects your hearing. How close you are to the sound and how long you’re around it matter too. https://bit.ly/3O6lehM

10/01/2026

For National Protect Your Hearing Month, here’s one for the gamers: long sessions and loud volume can add up fast. New safe-listening guidelines are helping make it easier to protect your hearing while you play.

Ahead of World Hearing Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are highlighting the first global standard for safe listening in video gameplay and esport activities, which aims to reduce the risk of and prevent hearing loss among gamers.

09/28/2026

Hearing changes can happen with age, but some deserve more attention than others. Knowing what’s gradual and what’s sudden can help you know when to act.

09/21/2026

For World Alzheimer’s Day, remember that hearing can affect communication too. Hearing loss may make conversations more challenging for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. https://bit.ly/2XWbMPd

09/16/2026

Diabetes can affect more than blood sugar. It’s also linked with a higher risk of hearing loss, making hearing health an important part of healthy aging.

09/10/2026

Hearing may play a bigger role in healthy aging than you realize. Hearing loss has been linked with a greater risk of falls.

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a potentially modifiable risk factor.

09/08/2026

Staying active can support healthy aging in more ways than one. New research found a link between better physical function and better hearing.

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Older adults who maintain higher levels of physical function may also be more likely to retain better hearing, according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Carolina and collaborating institutions. Published in Scientific Reports, the study examine...

09/02/2026

This Healthy Aging Month, take a closer look at how hearing can affect activity, communication and independence as we age.