The actual issue with chronic tinnitus isn’t just that you have a ringing in your ears. The real problem is that the ringing won’t stop. The constant noise, possibly rather moderate in volume, might start as little more than an annoyance. But the ringing can become aggravating and even incapacitating if it persists for days […]
It seems as if all our devices are getting stronger, smarter, and smaller. Generally speaking, the trend is that devices have more features and take up less space. So it’s no surprise that hearing aids are no different. Though hearing issues have many different causes, hearing issues are more prevalent amongst older people, and the […]
The holidays are upon us, and big family get-togethers and dinners in crowded restaurants can be especially difficult for people with hearing loss. Not only do several people tend to talk at the same time in these settings, but they also elevate their voices to be heard over one another. Combine that with the clattering […]
You likely already know that smoking isn’t good for you and neither are things like living a sedentary lifestyle. But what most people probably don’t know is that there is some convincing research that shows a link between early death and neglected hearing loss. Individual life expectancy varies widely, of course. This variance can be […]
Ever wish you could get the inside scoop on what hearing aids are really like? How does a hearing aid feel when you’re wearing one, what is the sound like, and what does it feel like in your ears are all questions you may want to ask someone who already has hearing aids? Here’s a […]
When your mother is always several seconds too late to react to the punchline of a joke or your father stops talking on the phone because it’s too hard to hear, it is time to talk about hearing aids. Although a quarter of individuals aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of people over the […]
We frequently don’t appreciate how important our sense of hearing is until it’s too late. Socially, mentally and physically, our lives are improved with good hearing. If you’re not protecting your hearing or disregarding your hearing loss, you are compromising your overall health in ways you might not have recognized. Healthy hearing has many benefits, […]
From cameras to phones to music players, how we power our electronics has progressed. A robust, rechargeable hearing aid battery is finally realizing the hopes of hearing aid makers to replace the antiquated disposable power sources of the past. Disposable hearing aid batteries have traditionally been the power source of choice amongst manufacturers, with size […]
During the typical working years, many people build much of their perceived self-worth up around their job. They base their self-image on what type of job they do, what position they have, and how much they earn. When somebody asks “so what do you do?”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind. It probably […]
Are you aware that about one out of three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is affected by hearing loss and half of them are over 75? But even though so many people are impacted by hearing loss, 70% of them have never used hearing aids and for people under the age of […]
