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 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
Smart Hearing Devices: Take Your Hearing Into the Future!
Our world is full of smart devices: from phones and cameras to TVs and even our electricity meters—our technology is smarter than ever! What does “smart” mean, exactly? It means our devices can communicate with each other, whether it be via apps on our phones or a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. These smart devices make our lives easier by simplifying … Read More
How Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Energy?
You may know people who have boundless energy morning to night, even accomplishing many more tasks in a day than the average person. You yourself may feel that it is difficult to endure a night out with friends or a long meeting at work without feeling physically exhausted afterwards. If you have hearing loss, the reason for this is called … Read More
Could There be a Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia?
As we age, most of us expect to experience some hearing loss. It is considered a normal part of aging, and other than hindered communication and minor annoyance, is not seen as a major health issue. More and more studies, however, are linking hearing loss with mental decline and dementia, which is increasing concern over this “minor” consequence of aging. … Read More