Hearing Health Blog

When you’re a youngster, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when running across the yard. Also rather typical. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They don’t typically stay down for long. As you grow older though, that becomes less and less true. […]

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You asked for help with one basic chore: take out the trash. A little bit later you discover your partner failed to do it. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested […]

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Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are just as potent and much less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is a really common condition […]

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Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some […]

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When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it might arouse thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around […]

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You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not really certainly why. Well, you did feel left out earlier this morning when no one bothered to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was aggravating. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn […]

Read More… from Maybe You’re Grumpy Because of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is usually a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults rarely even consider scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you track the health of your hearing? […]

Read More… from Stay Tuned in to the Sounds of Life by Getting Regular Hearing Exams

Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the laundry?) Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Sometimes, you don’t realize […]

Read More… from Can Your Ears be Damaged by Earbuds?

We typically think of hearing loss as something that develops slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you just need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the situation, yes, but not always. In some situations, hearing […]

Read More… from Sudden Hearing Loss: Act Fast to Save Your Hearing

The majority of people who wear hearing aids are happy with their results: Based upon one recent survey, when speaking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who wear hearing aids are satisfied with their results. When breaking down results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in […]

Read More… from Hearing Aids: What Users Actually Think, and Why You Should Pay Attention