It comes as no surprise that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. However, many people aren’t aware of how smoking affects hearing health. A newly published study published in the A.M.A.’s Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery gives new insight into how damaging cigarette smoke is for hearing. The study was compiled from the […]
Hearing Aid Specialist Vs. Audiologist: What’s The Difference?
Hearing loss has a significant impact on the lives of millions of People. An estimated 13 percent of Americans have hearing impairment in both ears, while 2 percent of those aged 45 to 54 have severe hearing loss that is considered disabling. Unfortunately, fewer than one-third of Americans aged 70 and older who might benefit […]
How To Tell Hyperacusis From Misophonia
Almost everyone has heard a sound that made them uncomfortable. For some, it’s the scratching of a chalkboard or metal grinding that makes them cringe. For others, loud chewing and smacking or too many sounds at once that sets them on edge. When these experiences become overwhelming, it could be the result of hyperacusis or […]
Hearing Aid Cleaning Tips
For people with hearing loss who use hearing aids, the enormous benefits of social engagement, work productivity, and enjoying hearing the world around you are only tempered by how well your device functions. Today’s hearing aids are small and powerful, filled with modern technology. These devices are much more prone to failure due to everyday […]
New Year’s Resolutions For Hearing Health
As the new year approaches, many people start to imagine the possibilities that the new year can bring. With that comes the tradition of new year’s resolutions. If you are worried about your hearing health, now is an excellent time to add it to your list this year. If you have been neglecting your hearing […]
Protecting Your Hearing On New Year’s Eve
As we welcome in the New Year, it might be a good time to give some attention to your hearing and steps you can take to protect your hearing on NYE. Like many other events that create loud volume sounds, New Year’s celebrations can get very noisy. Current studies show that more than 1.1 billion […]
Halloween Hearing Aid Costume Ideas
Halloween is almost here; as families gear up for trick-or-treating and holiday gatherings, it’s important to remember that over 30 million Americans in the United States experience some form of hearing loss. Due to the rise in hearing issues and the improvement in technology, hearing aids are becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, even in […]
The Facts About Acoustic Neuroma Hearing Loss
Let’s face it; no one wants to ever hear the word “tumor” from a medical test or exam results. As scary as that word can be, tumors are not all equal. Luckily, acoustic neuromas are noncancerous. But, they can affect your hearing. As these tumors grow on the cranial nerve branches, they can interfere with […]
Tips For Troubleshooting Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a true miracle of the modern age. Since the first hearing aid was invented in 1920, two factors have remained constant; first, hearing aids have always helped to improve the lives of everyone who has used one, and second, they have never stopped improving. But what do you do when the miracle […]
Beach Tips For Hearing Aid Users
The beach in summer is the perfect way to beat the heat, but hearing aid users should be careful to keep hearing aids safe from the hazards of waterfront activities. Your hearing aids are designed to improve your life, allowing you to live it to its fullest. But, many of the threats that can damage […]