AATV News Update: Hearing Loss & Disability News

The latest headlines on hearing loss, disabilities, veterans and wellness, gathered by American Abilities Television Network.

Sound Tips™

● Hearing loss and tinnitus are among the most common service-connected disabilities for U.S. veterans.● Studies indicate that roughly 42% of Air Force veterans experience some form of hearing loss by the age of fifty.● For veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, hearing loss and tinnitus are among the most prevalent service-connected conditions.● Untreated hearing loss is linked to social isolation, depression, and anxiety — getting checked early matters.● The inner ear is remarkably sensitive to blood flow: cardiovascular health and hearing health are connected.● Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable — turn it down, take listening breaks, and use hearing protection.● Astronauts aboard the International Space Station live and work around the clock amid constant fan and pump noise.● If sounds seem muffled or ringing follows a loud event, schedule a hearing test.● Hearing health is health — ask your doctor for a baseline hearing test.● Sound Tips™: news, information, and tips on hearing health and overall wellness — every episode.

AATV News Update: Hearing Loss & Disability News

AATV News Update: Hearing Loss & Disability News

Hearing Loss & Disability News

'It's something extraordinary': New museum display celebrates life of deaf sailor Gerry Hughes

Irbid Electricity partners with HCD to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities

Understanding PTSD: Signs, Symptoms, and the Path to Trauma Recovery in Idaho

Judge rules Klein ISD violated federal law, must let disability rights group on campus

One year after taking ibogaine, veterans find continued relief from PTSD

Court Order Sets Terms for Disability-Rights Monitoring in Klein ISD

Hearing Aids Could Help Combat Social Isolation In Older Adults, Study Finds