If you have ever been diagnosed with a TBI (traumatic brain injury), sometimes called a concussion, no doubt that you will remember the shock, dizziness, or ringing ears. Recent studies indicate that more than 2.8 million Americans are diagnosed with TBI each year. Sports injuries, airbag deployment, trips, falls, and even extremely powerful sound blasts […]
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Living with hearing aids not only improves hearing in general but also helps improve the quality of life for the wearers. As important as they are, it’s not surprising that many users take care of their devices, and as a result, many have lasted for years. While this can be an excellent habit, the downside […]
Unhealthy Habits That Are Affecting Your Hearing
Everybody has habits, driving habits, eating habits, and sleeping habits, to name a few. But not all habits are equal. While some are very beneficial, others could be harming your hearing without realizing it. We have compiled a list of some of the most unhealthy hearing habits that you might be doing that could be […]
8 Incredible Women in The Field of Audiology
Women’s History Month was enacted to celebrate women’s history and help inspire the next generation of young women to succeed. This month, we would like to showcase 8 of the most brilliant and influential women doctors in audiology. These women have helped to change the world and continue to shape the future of audiology. Women […]
6 Famous Women Who Have Hearing Loss
March is Women’s History Month, and we would like to take a moment to showcase some of our favorite famous women who have hearing loss. These courageous people have risen above the fray and have acted as guiding lights for anyone who has ever suffered from hearing loss or deafness. Famous Women Who Have Hearing […]
Exercising with Hearing Aid Devices
Having a healthy exercise routine is a great way to maintain your health. If you use hearing aids, you may be doing yourself a disservice if you leave them out. There are many good reasons to include your hearing aid devices in your workout regime. Depending on what activity you are doing, hearing aids can […]
Hearing Aid Cleaning Tips to Help Protect Your Investment
A hearing aid is a vital tool for everyday living for those who deal with hearing loss. While the advancement in hearing aid device technology has produced better working and lighter devices, the downside is that these devices are more sensitive to interruption from everyday exposure to dirt, debris, and moisture. The need to clean […]
Hearing Loss Prevention with Chocolate?
Ah, chocolate, to aficionados, the delicacy made from the beans of the cacao tree is nothing short of “manna from heaven.” To ordinary people, it’s just a food-like candy that other people are obsessed with. As much as modern culture treats it like candy, the origins of chocolate are rooted in medicine, and that it […]
The Facts About Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Living with diabetes is a complex health issue that can reach far beyond a glucose balance issue. It is estimated that over 37 million people have diabetes, and over 34 million suffer from some form of hearing loss, making these issues two of the most widespread health issues in America. However, these numbers are not […]
The Facts About Acoustic Neuroma
One of the most frightening words to hear when visiting your doctor is, the very ominous term “tumor.” As scary as this sounds, the good news is that not all tumors are malignant or cancerous. Many are just benign growths that are somewhat abnormal in one way or another. Acoustic neuroma fits this category, affecting […]