Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to detect because of how gradually hearing loss normally progresses. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults rarely even think of scheduling an appointment. So why should your hearing be any less important than your eyesight? Here are 6 reasons to […]
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, unintentionally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a walk in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor audio quality. […]
Hearing loss has a track record for showing itself slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms because of this. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) In some cases that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. It turns […]
Most individuals are happy with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are happy with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When analyzing results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the grocery store, and 85% […]
As your body gets older, it’s not hard to notice the changes. You get wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees begin to hurt a little bit more. Your skin gets a bit droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to observe some fading of your eyesight and hearing. These signs are tough […]
Determining hearing loss is more complex than it might at first seem. If you’re dealing with hearing loss, you can probably hear certain things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. You may confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters perfectly fine at any volume. When you figure out how […]
Imagine for a minute you’re a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a very valuable client. Numerous agents from their offices have come together to discuss whether to hire your company for the job. As the call goes on, voices go up and down…and are sometimes difficult to hear. But […]
Isn’t pizza fascinating? As long as a few criteria are met, you can alter toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. Symptoms and manifestations are caused by a number of different problems, loud noises, genetic factors, age, or ear obstructions, but as long as you have a hard time […]
What’s the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Brain health and hearing loss have a connection which medical science is starting to comprehend. It was discovered that even mild untreated hearing impairment increases your risk of developing dementia. Researchers think that there might be a pathological link between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. […]
Does the ringing in your ears get worse at night? It’s a common complaint for people with tinnitus but why does it happen and what can you do about it? […]