With International Noise Awareness Day taking place this week, we wanted to share the results of a new Centers for Disease for Disease Control and Prevention report that highlights the not-so-silent dangers of working in a loud environment. Since hearing loss is the most common type of work-related injury in the United States, the authors [...]
While it is commonly known that hearing loss can have serious emotional and social consequence, reduce job performance and diminish a person’s quality of life, what is less apparent is how hearing loss can interfere with cognitive abilities and the toll it takes on the brain. If a person’s hearing is impaired, they may be [...]
We all know people who get up at 5 a.m., go to the gym, work eight hours, have dinner with family or friends and then catch the late show before turning in at night; and they can repeat this for days on end without getting exhausted. For someone with hearing loss, their playing field is [...]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d take a look at dating - a tricky business for anyone, and for those with hearing loss dating can be even more intimidating. But with today’s technology and a little pre-planning, there is no reason hearing loss should keep you out of the dating world. Here are 3 tips to consider [...]
It may seem there is little connection between hearing loss and heart health, but 40 years of studies consistently show that healthy circulation has a positive effect on hearing—and that cardiovascular disease may be correlated to compromised hearing.
By Jacqueline Bibee, Au.D., CCC-A Have you ever been exhausted after a day full of listening? Do you find yourself straining to hear people? New research shows hearing aids may significantly reduce listening effort, resulting in less day-to-day fatigue. Studies have also demonstrated improved multi-tasking ability when wearing hearing aids, even in users with mild [...]
A former hearing loss patient offers rehab tips for restoring your hearing.
Our open house, "New Hearing Technologies are Changing Lives," was a great success! We were thrilled to help so many people hear and communicate better. If you are interested in learning more about the latest technologies and would like to improve your hearing, please contact us.
Many people don't realize that there are more than 200 known ototoxic medications on the market today that can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss----and some are over-the counter meds that are probably in your medicine cabinet.
A just-published study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is the first one to show that wearing hearing aids reduces the cognitive decline associated with hearing loss.