World Hearing Day is an annual awareness day every March 3 that the World Health Organization (WHO) created to promote hearing health globally. The theme for this year’s World Hearing Day is: “To hear for life, listen with care!” Here at Hearing Health Foundation (HHF), we couldn’t agree more.
A Wakeup Call
Whether you’re knowledgeable about noise-induced hearing loss or not, you would probably try to avoid things like having a trumpet blasted point-blank into your ear. But that was me, 10 years ago, in a 7th grade band class, crying from the pain in my ear and leaving school early so my mom could whisk me straight to an audiologist.
A Veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq Urges Better Hearing Protection for Soldiers
We often hear about the devastating injuries sustained by soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. Their suffering is profound and should be a bigger part of our national consciousness. We Americans should also talk about the most common disabilities experienced by veterans—hearing loss and tinnitus. These are less visible but insidious conditions that can seriously upend every aspect of veterans’ lives: their overall physical and psychological wellness, along with social interactions, even work performance.
New HHF Video Series Features Powerful Interviews About Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
In a new video series launching during October’s National Protect Your Hearing Month, Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) explores the stories of people from all walks of life who describe their day-to-day struggles dealing with noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus.
Heart Health and Hearing Health Are Not Mutually Exclusive
I recently donated to Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) for the first time. When I came across your organization, I knew I wanted to support it. I’m a musician, and I’m really passionate about research efforts on hearing restoration.
Why I Want to #KeepListening
I recently donated to Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) for the first time. When I came across your organization, I knew I wanted to support it. I’m a musician, and I’m really passionate about research efforts on hearing restoration.
HHF Responds to 'How to Block Out the Sounds of Summer' in The New York Times
The New York Times’ recent publication of “How to Block Out the Sounds of Summer” is both timely and informative. As pandemic restrictions ease, we are becoming exposed to more noise, some of which can cause permanent hearing damage.
9 Things to Know About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Noise-induced hearing loss is probably the biggest global public health emergency you’ve never heard of. The World Health Organization (WHO) says 1 of every 5 U.S. teens (ages 12–19) has a measurable hearing loss likely from loud noise.
Protecting Your Hearing Is Actually NOT That Hard
You may have noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and not even realize it. By taking steps to prevent NIHL—which is easy once you know what to do—you can protect yourself from linked health consequences into the future.
Air Horns, Megaphones, Drills, Grenades Exploding in Your Ears: This Powerful HHF Ad Campaign Shows What Loud Volumes Can Do to Your Hearing
Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) is delivering an urgent message to young people about preventing hearing loss with powerful ads online and in major cities. Through the “Keep Listening” campaign, we’re encouraging people ages 16-35 to take simple precautions to protect themselves from noise-induced hearing loss.