Hearing Loss

Mathilde Tranberg serving at the 2025 Deaflympics.

Mathilde Tranberg Represents Denmark at the Deaflympics: A Journey of Sport and Community

Cochlear Implant, Ear & Head, Hearing Loss, Pacific Head & Neck /

Competing on the World Stage I returned from Tokyo after 16 unforgettable days competing in tennis at the Deaflympics. As Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s (PNI) Cochlear Implant Program Outreach Ambassador, this was my first time participating in deaf sports—and it’s an experience I’ll carry with me for life. I didn’t know what to expect: the level of play, the athletes, or even the courts. I trained with players from Poland and Ukraine and competed against athletes from Israel, the Czech Republic, […]

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Dr. Voelker and Dr. Lewis with a cochlear implant patient.

Hear Better, Think Better: How Treating Hearing Loss Supports Brain Health

Alzheimer's, Brain, Cochlear Implant, Dementia, Ear & Head, Hearing Loss, Mental Health / , , , , , /

  Did you know that a decline in your hearing affects more than just your ability to access sound? Hearing loss stands as a significant global concern, impacting approximately 466 million individuals worldwide. Projections expect this figure to soar to 630 million by 2030. When left untreated, hearing loss can lead to profound consequences such as social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline, as the brain’s auditory processing regions become underutilized. Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Hearing Here are some practical steps

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Woman with ear hearing aid having fun with her friends in the park

Unlocking the Power of Hearing: A Journey to Improved Brain Health

Alzheimer's, Brain, Hearing Loss, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Pacific Head & Neck /

This month, we’re celebrating not one, but two significant awareness campaigns close to our hearts: National Speech-Language-Hearing month and Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s no coincidence that these two vital causes align in May, as they are deeply interconnected in ways that may surprise you. Did you know that hearing loss affects 1 in 5 people? Beyond the obvious challenges of impaired hearing, research reveals a startling correlation between hearing loss and brain health. For many, the inability to hear

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