Consumer Reports recently shared advice from audiologists and other experts about why it's critical not to delay proper diagnosis and treatment when it comes to hearing loss. Below is an abbreviated version of the article which offers helpful insight into why people delay getting hearing aids and some of the health risks associated with postponing [...]
In honor of May - Better Hearing and Speech Month, we wanted to share a recent article in Medical News Today that provides a first-hand account of the significant impact hearing aids had on one young man's life. Through my eyes: My first 48 hours with hearing aids By Adam Felman l Published Saturday 20 April [...]
If hearing aids are recommended after your hearing is tested, your Audiologist will then work with you to find the right hearing aids. That selection process, called a hearing aid fitting, starts with an assessment of your needs and ends with follow-up visits after the customized programming of your devices. Hearing aids work best when they [...]
If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may want to get your hearing tested. While researchers are still studying the relationship between the two, hearing loss and sleep apnea appear strongly linked, according to several studies published in the past few years. One, a study of nearly 14,000 people found that hearing impairment was more common [...]
When you think of February, the first image that might come to mind is a heart. From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to Valentine’s cards to stuffed bears clutching hearts, February is full of the traditional symbol of love. . But February is also about health and in this case, heart health. In honor of National [...]
Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss. Millions of individuals wear these miniature, custom-fit, digitally programmed and personalized hearing solutions every day. If you rely on hearing aids to keep you hearing clearly at all times, you know how important it is to quickly identify and address any problems. Common hearing aid issues The four [...]
When considering the use of hearing aids, it's important to work with an audiologist in order to get the perfect fit -much like you'd go to a tailor for a new suit. Just as one person’s height and weight differ from another, so does hearing loss. Wearing custom-fit hearing aids increases the likelihood you will [...]
This time of year, a lot of people experience itchy eyes and a runny nose – which is typical for allergy season. But what you may not know is that a person suffering from allergies could account experience a diminished sense of hearing. According to hearing health professionals, symptoms can include itching, swelling, vertigo and [...]
When you think of hearing loss, understandably, things you could be hearing come to mind. There are tons of activities that depend on your ability to hear like listening to an audiobook, enjoying music, communicating with family, knowing when the oven buzzer goes off or being warned of danger. What you may not think about [...]
We all know that kids today spend a lot of time listening to music or playing video games on portable devices using headphones and often the volume is pretty high. The problem is listening at high levels for an extended period of time increases the risk of hearing loss and even a subtle loss of hearing [...]