In the past, there was no other option but to buy hearing aid batteries by the bulk to keep hearing aids operating—and deal with the worry of running out of power mid-conversation or when you needed it most. Not anymore.
Read MoreTaking into consideration hearing loss’ impact as a chronic condition for aging adults, researchers felt little was known about the incidence or the “natural history” of hearing loss. For this reason, they developed a study that would investigate the occurrence of hearing loss over 25 years and determine the factors associated with it.
Read MoreBy maintaining cognitive health through your best hearing, you can continue to learn new skills, manage your emotions, and solve problems, as you age.
Read MoreHearing plays an essential role in our ability to communicate plus maintain our relationships, self-confidence, independence, brain health, and beyond.
Read MoreNow, a new study shows that tinnitus can affect employee performance and overall wellness at work, to the point that one in five workers either reduce their working hours or leave their jobs altogether.
Read MoreHappy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right.
Read More“Before, I caught parts of conversations. Now, I get to be part of them.”
Read MoreDid you know that factors beyond hearing loss can affect how severely we experience tinnitus? For years, researchers and clinicians have examined the effects of diet and stress on tinnitus intensity.
Read MoreThat little flame inside of us that’s always yearning to try something new—it’s time to believe that it’s there to be fanned: Believe that we are never too old to visit that place, to try that thing, to take that course, or to change course completely. Pair that with our best hearing in the new year, and it’s “go” time.
Read MorePut on your Santa hat and join us on a walk-through of the most innovative, jolly-good wireless hearing aid accessories out there.
Read MoreChronic stress can have systemic effects that can negatively impact our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreThink about what a significant role our hearing plays in our customs, both in how we experience them and how we remember them—everything from the sizzle of roast turkey to the cheerful tone of music to the merry buzz of conversation and laughter…and beyond. We can’t help but notice that all the “little” things we hear actually bring our traditions to life in a big way.
Read MoreLet’s take a look at the study behind this discovery, how the interesting results came to be, and the reasoning behind them.
Read More“I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions that surround hearing aids have followed me throughout my life.”
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noise exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB)—even for a short time in some cases—can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
Read MoreToday’s hearing fact spotlights some of the latest findings to add to the list: A recent study found that hearing loss, from a population perspective, may be accountable for nearly one-third of dementia occurrences in older adults.
Read MoreAhhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable.
Read MoreThere is one key decision we can make today that can significantly support our overall wellness as we age—get our hearing tested (regularly) and treat any hearing loss we may have.
Read MoreFirst and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting into the eardrum.
Read MoreIt is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious.
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