Despite a slowing spread, COVID-19 continues to have an effect on different people in a variety of different ways. Doctors and researchers have discovered that the virus contributes to several critical health conditions that reach beyond the common symptoms,...
Hearing loss is often attributed to growing older. But the truth is, hearing loss can occur at any age, and prevention should start while you’re young. The latest research indicates that hearing loss in young individuals is more common than we thought since...
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who are deaf or hard of hearing, the pandemic has created new communication challenges. T he US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that all people wear face coverings in public. Many businesses, particularly...
Due to COVID-19, we’ve all had to rethink how we do things. Restrictions and limitations on face-to-face contact have made it necessary for the majority of individuals to receive care via video using a cell phone, tablet, or computer. The transition to virtual...
A Quinnipiac University study emphasizes the importance of social engagement to reduce risks to severe mental and physical health conditions and the critical role staying connected plays in maintaining and preventing them. Social distancing and shelter-in-place...
