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 […]
What do the top-rated horror movies all have in common? They all have memorable soundtracks that elicit an instant feeling of fear. In fact, if you view the films without any sound, they become a lot less frightening. But what is it about the music that renders it frightening? More specifically, if sounds are merely […]
If you think hearing loss only happens to the elderly, you may be surprised to discover that today 1 out of every 5 teenagers has some measure of hearing loss in the US. Moreover, the rate of hearing loss in teens is 30 percent higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. It should […]
The thing about hearing loss is that it’s easy to just ignore. You can deny it for years, compensating for poor hearing by turning up the volume on your TV or phone and pressuring people to repeat themselves. But aside from the stress this places on relationships, there are additional, concealed consequences of untreated hearing […]
A balance disorder is a condition that causes you to feel dizzy or unsteady, inducing the sensation of spinning or floating or moving. And although brief or minor episodes of dizziness are normal and no cause for concern, more severe sensations of spinning (vertigo) or protracted dizzy spells should be examined. Along with dizziness, you […]
