Hearing aids have come a long way from the bulky, conspicuous devices of the past. Modern technology has made them discreet, comfortable, and highly effective. If you’ve been experiencing hearing difficulties, choosing the right hearing aids can be a life-changing decision. But how do you know which hearing aids are …
Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids have revolutionized the way individuals with hearing impairments experience the world around them. These small, yet powerful devices rely on batteries to function, making it essential to know how to get the most out of your hearing aid batteries. In this article, we will provide you with expert …
Nutrition: The Not So Secret Ingredient to Healthy Hearing
Hearing is one of our most precious senses, allowing us to connect with the world around us, communicate effectively, and enjoy life to the fullest. Yet, hearing loss remains a prevalent and often misunderstood health issue. While genetics, aging, and exposure to loud noises play significant roles in hearing loss, …
Professions That Pose a High-Risk for Hearing Loss and Practical Prevention
Some professions normalize exposure to dangerous volume levels and everyone who works in these industries should adopt preventative habits for the sake of their overall health and quality of life. The following are some examples of such industries. Music From the performers themselves to the live engineers and even the …
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it. It is far too common to live with hearing loss for years without realizing it. This is because hearing loss develops slowly over years. What starts as subtle misunderstandings becomes rationalized by the brain. You may start to believe …
All about Hearing Protection
We live in a noisy world. From work, to our commute and even our own homes, we may encounter dangerous levels of noise just about anywhere we go. However, this doesn’t mean you have to hide from these noises, but rather be ready and prepared. Loud noises can cause sound …
Facts & Fictions About Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it. The National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that “One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard …
Avoiding Hearing Tests Could Make the Problem Much Worse
Though hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today, it is often avoided. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss but only a third of people who could benefit from treatment, receive it. Studies show that it is common to avoid …
Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing
We are exposed to various sounds throughout the day. From alarm clocks, to listening to music, commuting, talking on the phone, and traffic – sound is part of everyday life. But did you know that there are everyday activities that could harm your hearing? One time or regular exposure to …
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults
A new study has found that when clinicians address hearing loss in older adults, it can improve the quality of care they receive. The study, published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, looked at a group of 516 patients aged 70 and older who were seen at an …