Tinnitus is unfortunately rather difficult to diagnose and treat. While researchers are hard at work to discover a cure, a great deal about the causes and characteristics of tinnitus remain little-known. If you have tinnitus, it’s important to first seek professional help. First, tinnitus is sometimes a manifestation of an underlying condition that requires medical […]
It’s the New Year, which for the majority of us means resolving to eat better, exercise more, and save more money. But we might consider adding to this list the resolution to preserve our hearing. In 2016, we read countless reports regarding the growing epidemic of hearing loss. The World Health Organization has warned us […]
Increasing the lifespan of your hearing aid batteries could save you both time and money. If you can get a few additional days out of each battery, that’s a decent amount saved through the course of a year. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to enhance your hearing aid battery life. […]
This has been an active year for hearing health, filled with new developments, fascinating research, and encouraging stories of individuals conquering hearing loss to accomplish great things. Just in case you missed it, here’s a recap of the year’s 15 best stories. 1. Full Metal Racket This article by New Republic was one of several […]
Are you planning on investing in hearing aids? If the answer is yes, it can seem intimidating at first. There are several options out there, and the perplexing terminology doesn’t help. That’s why we’re going to summarize the most common and significant terms, so when you talk with your hearing professional you’ll be prepared to […]
Hearing loss is only a problem for older people, right? Not quite. While it’s true that your chances of developing hearing loss increase with age, you can, in truth, develop hearing loss at any age. As stated by the NIDCD, 26 million Americans age 20 to 69 have high-frequency hearing loss from being exposed to […]
If you already use hearing aids, you’ve already beat the odds. In the United States, around 48 million people have hearing loss, of which 28.8 million could benefit from utilizing hearing aids. However, of those age 70 and older, only 30 percent of those who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. For those […]
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to think about all the things we generally take for granted throughout the year. And that includes our capacity to hear. While sight, smell, and taste are at the forefront of our mind during the holidays, hearing oftentimes takes a back seat—that is, until we start paying better attention. To […]
How thoroughly do you know the facts about hearing loss? We’ve found that our patients are almost always surprised to learn about hearing loss, about how universal it is and how it affects all age groups. They’re also quite surprised to learn how hearing loss can influence all areas of health. As hearing professionals, that […]
We’ve all heard the routine advice on improving productivity on the job: don’t multi-task, limit interruptions, say no to meetings, specify self-imposed deadlines, etc. But what about the modification of background sound? Can boosting work productivity really be as simple as playing certain types of sounds or music? It turns out that both nature sounds […]
