There’s no doubt about it. Improving your hearing can help you enjoy a higher quality of life. Admittedly, this is a bold statement, but it’s supported by many studies which are remarkably consistent in their findings. Whether it be our ability to exchange information, connect with friends and family or fully engage with the world around us, hearing well is key to living well.

All this is to say—we’re at our best, when our hearing is at its best.

Hearing well means being able to communicate clearly with friends and loved ones. Rather than falling behind, filling in gaps through guessing or tuning out, when you hear well, you don’t have to second-guess the world around you. Let’s take a peek at the benefits better hearing can have on your personal life and social confidence.

From friends and family, your neighbors and colleagues - even to that one-on-one time with a special someone – hearing better allows you to participate in more activities and be active in social gatherings. Treating hearing loss has a positive effect on your relationships and social confidence.

It’s long been known that communication is key to a healthy sex life, and research backs this up. People have even reported that their sex life has improved significantly as a result of wearing hearing aids.

Not surprisingly, better hearing can have a profound impact on our mental well-being. Hearing aids may even help reverse potential emotional dysfunctions caused by untreated hearing impairment.5 Here are some ways better hearing will improve your mental health.

Treating your hearing loss simply makes it easier to participate in almost any aspect of your life. This, in turn, will make you more open to new experiences that can enrich it.

A study by The Better Hearing Institute revealed that hearing loss can pose as a significant barrier to overall career success and lifetime earnings and can cost upwards of $30,000 in lost income every year. But it doesn’t end there. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits that better hearing can have on your career.

The National Council on the Aging conducted a survey which shows that using a hearing aid can account for a 39 percent increase in self-confidence and a 50 percent increase in self-image.

In our modern, digital society, the internet and smart devices have become nearly indispensable. Digitally advanced hearing aids connect wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet and many other devices.