Almost everyone has had the experience of being annoyed by noise. Car horns, dogs barking, children yelling, loud trucks, sirens, the list goes on and on. The name we give to these unwanted sounds is “noise pollution,” and the title is appropriate. Beyond being annoying, noise pollution can have damaging …
No one should be alone in this world, and maintaining positive relationships with the people that matter the most depends on communication. Imagine trying to make a new friend without being able to communicate, or maintain a healthy relationship with your spouse when you can’t have a good conversation. Your …
Hearing loss is more common than you may think, and approximately 40 million Americans of all ages struggle to hear clearly. You may have hearing loss from exposure to dangerously loud sounds on the job, or from noisy leisure activities such as attending rock concerts or sports events. Hearing loss …
You may remember the hearing aids your grandparents wore when you were a kid. Perhaps you recall, they were big, non-discrete and seemed to squeak allot. Hearing aid technology has improved a lot over the past few decades, with smaller stream lined designs and a slew of convenient features. Hearing aid …
Memory loss is a common occurrence in life, particularly in older age. We all have times when we forget where we put our keys, can’t remember the name of a person we have already met, or can’t come up with the word for something that should be common knowledge. However, …
Asking questions about hearing loss can be hard, and there are a few questions you’re afraid to ask. We believe there are no dumb questions when it comes to your hearing health, and you should ask as many questions as you need to have a clear picture of your health. …
Once of the most common symptoms of hearing loss is difficulty understanding speech in noisy places. Even with hearing aids, some situations can particularly challenging, and leave you exhausted by the end of the night. For those who experience this regularly, there is help at hand: You can now use …
It’s summer sports season, and you’re excited to attend all the big games. The energy of the crowd is infectious, and you love cheering on your favorite teams from the stands. For all the sports fans out there, protecting your ears should be a top priority during your favorite sporting …
Do you recognize the signs of hearing loss? Nearly 40 million Americans struggle to hear, so there’s at least one person in your family who can’t hear clearly and is struggling to communicate. Maybe it’s you. Noticing the signs that your hearing isn’t as sharp as it once was is …
For well over a decade hearing aids have been lugging around an outdated reputation as uncomfortable, highly visible devices. Yet, part of the reason they carry such an unflattering reputation is because, by contrast, modern low-profile hearing devices are hardly noticeable. Most hearing aids today are practically invisible when worn, …