Updated for 2025: Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) occurs when damage to the inner ear’s hair cells or the auditory nerve disrupts how sound is transmitted to the brain. While SNHL is typically...
As an audiologist who has fitted hearing aids for thousands of patients, I am often asked how long it takes for the brain to adapt to using hearing aids. Adjusting to hearing aids is not just about...
Hearing loss is more than just an inability to hear sounds clearly—it can also place a significant burden on the brain. Individuals with hearing loss often experience cognitive fatigue due to the...