Hearing loss has many causes: loud noise, infection, and various diseases. One lesser-known disease that can cause hearing loss is diabetes. Diabetes is becoming more and more common around the world, and it is becoming more recognized as a cause of hearing loss. One study found some degree of hearing loss in 21 percent of 399 study participants with diabetes, … Read More
THIS YEAR MAKE A RESOLUTION THAT IS EASY TO KEEP
What is your New Year’s Resolution? If you’re like most people, it probably has something to do with generally being healthier: eating better, exercising more, or losing weight. Did you know that overall health also plays a vital role in hearing health? Since many resolutions don’t survive the month of January, we think it’s important to take steps to ensure … Read More
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR HEARING AIDS
The holidays are a time of friends, family, laughter and warmth for many people, but all of this festivity takes preparation and planning. This is no less true when it comes to enjoying the season with hearing aids. Holiday parties can be noisy endeavors with a lot of entertainment and background noise. Now is a great time to learn how … Read More
PROTECTING YOUR DEVICES AND YOUR HEARING ALL YEAR LONG
If you live in a cold, wet or snowy climate, the winter weather can do a number on all of your devices. This includes hearing devices, so special care should be taken during the colder season to adequately protect your hearing aids and your hearing. Here are a few things to keep in mind as winter approaches. Earmuffs Are Your … Read More
HOW TO EXPLAIN HEARING LOSS TO THE GRANDCHILDREN
If you have young grandchildren, you know they have questions about everything. Everywhere you go, an inquisitive mind is watching, and they learn by asking questions and listening to what we tell them. If you have hearing loss it is natural for your grandchildren to ask questions and be curious about your hearing devices, and that they may not fully … Read More
DRIVE SAFELY EVEN WITH HEARING LOSS
You may be surprised how much you rely on your sense of hearing while driving. From hearing the horn of another driver to hearing emergency sirens, the ability to hear everything around you is very important. Treatments Available The most common treatment for hearing loss is a hearing aid to help you hear again. There is currently no cure that … Read More
HOW MINERALS CAN PROTECT YOUR HEARING
You’ve heard it before: be sure to get all your vitamins and minerals! Some people swear by a multi-vitamin supplement and some like to get all the needed nutrients from food. Either way, most people understand that getting enough vitamins and minerals is important for optimal health. It’s common knowledge that Vitamin C and zinc can boost immunity and calcium … Read More
WHAT IS HIGH FREQUENCY HEARING LOSS AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Have you ever had a misunderstanding when communicating with someone else? Everyone has; misunderstandings in communication are a common occurrence. You may misunderstand what someone else is saying for a variety of reasons, from background noise to just not paying attention. People with high-frequency hearing loss, however, have greater difficulty hearing or understanding anything within the 2,000 to 8,000 Hertz … Read More
HEARING DAMAGE AND CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT: EARLY DETECTION IS KEY
As children grow, hearing ability is vital to developing speech and language skills. Traditionally it has been difficult to discern a hearing difficulty with children under two years of age, until it became apparent that speech abilities were delayed. It has been shown, however, that if early detection of a hearing issue can be diagnosed prior to six months of … Read More
EAR BUDS MAY LEAD TO HEARING LOSS But it Can Be Avoided!
Ear buds and headphones are a great way to have your own personalized entertainment experience wherever you go. Whether you like to listen to music or watch your favorite video content on your phone, ear buds are necessary to listen to audio in a public setting. Since ear buds are speakers inside of your ear canal, however, they can cause … Read More