Hearing Loss

It’s very common for adults to lose hearing for high pitches or in the higher frequencies. The process happens slowly over time, making hearing conversation in noise and small details of speech more challenging to understand.‍ But what causes this type of hearing loss?

As the name suggests, sudden hearing loss can strike suddenly and without warning making it a life-disrupting experience. If you've lost partial or full hearing, do not panic. There are several treatments that could remedy your condition.

There are many different types of hearing loss – with each case stemming from its own root causes. But in the United States, sensorineural hearing loss is the most common, accounting for up to 90% of all hearing loss.

On the surface, it’s a very simple question. But the answer is surprisingly complex since “20/20” hearing involves 4 separate components of the auditory system: the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, and the brain.

Hearing aids are more accessible than ever before. But what option is best for you, and how do you pay for them?

Even mild hearing loss can change your brain. So, what does this mean and how does auditory training help?

How do you know if you’re suffering from memory loss, hearing loss, or a combination?

Tinnitus is the perception of a sound without an external sound source and is most often described as a high pitched ringing or buzzing.

Eating out in Sacramento restaurants can be a challenge for people with hearing loss. Read our tips to enjoying a fine meal with your friends and loved ones.

A healthy lifestyle involves exercise and protecting your hearing during those moments is important. Consider some tips here.

Exercise can have great benefits for your hearing. Learn more about why this is true from this article describing how to take advantage.

KCRA 3 investigators wanted to find out just how loud movies are in local theaters? They monitored the volume of popular family movies and found that many of the overly loud movies are in fact movies for children.

Summer blockbusters are about to hit theaters, but could those movies be harmful to your health — specifically, your hearing?