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Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Not all cases of hearing loss are preventable, but there are ways to lower your risk. Some methods entail protecting your ears from loud noise, while others involve keeping your body healthy in order to…
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Common Hearing Aid Problems
While hearing aids are expertly designed electronic devices, that does not make them impervious to scrutiny. This is especially true when someone is wearing hearing aids for the first time, as they do take some…
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How Hearing Aids Can Improve Speech and Memory
Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million people. Left untreated, this condition can lead to social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and even cognitive decline. In spite of its prevalence and these risks, only…
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Helping Your Child Through Hearing Loss
When left untreated, pediatric hearing loss can head to issues with language, speech and social development. Whether your child was recently diagnosed with hearing loss or they have been living with this condition for some…
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How Does Hearing Loss Affect the Brain?
Untreated hearing loss comes with a number of side effects, none more serious than its effect on your brain. Research out of John Hopkins found that even mild hearing loss can increase your risk of…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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How to Properly Look After Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a significant investment in time and money. Making sure they are well taken care of will help both prolong their lifespan and ensure you get the most benefit out of them as…
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Managing Your Tinnitus During COVID
As this global pandemic continues, many are seeing an increase in their anxiety, social isolation and disruption of their normal routines. This creates a perfect storm for those living with tinnitus. Below are three tips…
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How Are Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Connected?
About 15 percent of American adults experience ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disorder on its own. While experts are not sure what…
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Stay Connected This Summer
This summer is different from any that we’ve experienced before. With the global pandemic raging on, instead of spending time with friends and family, many of us are social distancing at home. But now more…