November 24, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Developing a disciplined exercise routine does wonders for our health, but it can be difficult to stay inspired before and during the workout. Let’s admit it, the act of working out itself is usually not pleasant. We do it mainly for the results and future health benefits, but it can be tough to get through […]
November 17, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
The process of buying hearing aids was in the past much easier. There were only a few styles to select from and they all fundamentally worked the same way, which was to say not very well. It wasn’t until digital technology was incorporated into the design that hearing aids became viable solutions for the recovery […]
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 […]
October 20, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
In the US, tinnitus affects 20 percent of the entire population, and hearing loss occurs in 90 percent of the cases. With such a strong connection between hearing loss and tinnitus, you would think people would be more inclined to seek treatment for one or both ailments. But believe it or not we find the […]
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 […]
September 29, 2016 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
As hearing care professionals, there’s one particular style of hearing aid that we all get worried about. It’s detrimental for the patient, and it can deter others from even making an attempt to give hearing aids a chance. They’re better-known as “in-the-drawer” hearing aids. Compared with behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, in-the-drawer hearing aids never […]
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 […]
