Our family, our friends, our hobbies, and our social activities are enriching to our lives. These are some of the things we need to stay engaged in as we age. The benefits are not just emotional or intellectual – they actually contribute to our overall health and longevity. How does this correlate with our hearing …
Common Excuses for Not Buying Hearing Aids
If you know someone who is struggling to hear but still hasn’t treated their hearing loss, they’re not the only one. About 40 million Americans suffer hearing loss, but many will wait five or seven years before they get hearing aids! A hearing loss will intensify during this period, and they will risk experiencing accelerated …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
Our senses allow us to engage and perceive the world around us. We rely on them to communicate, interact with others and engage in activities that form the foundation of a life well-lived. As social animals, we know that our relationships on every level impact the quality of our lives. We need to bond with …
Earbud Use Could Harm Your Hearing
The world is a noisy place. Among the multitude of ways we try to take a break from it, wearing a pair of earbuds to listen to music is a pretty common escape. Wearing earbuds to drown out the noisy subway or construction on your commute, or during a workout at the gym or jog …
Hearing Loss and Listening Fatigue
Caring for your mental health can mean a lot of things. Perhaps we seldom think of how our mental health and hearing health are connected, but they are indeed. A busy work schedule and an active social life can have your brain feeling exhausted at the end of some days. If you feel more exhausted …
Do I Need a Hearing Test?
When was the last time you had your ears checked? How often do you even think about it? If you are having trouble hearing during conversation, or experience discomfort or tinnitus (a ringing, buzzing, or clicking in your ears), then you should see your hearing health care professional as soon as possible. A problem always …
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Sense of Balance
Hearing aids are commonly thought of as helping with hearing loss and some symptoms of tinnitus, but could they also help with balance issues. According to the NIDCD, in 2008 roughly 33 million American adults, or 15% of the population, had a balance or dizziness problem. While balance can be impacting by certain health conditions …
All About Hearing Protection
Loud noise can be very damaging to your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. This is commonly called noise induce hearing loss. Sounds are measured in decibels, and those exceeding 85 decibels can seriously damage your hearing. The worst part is, once the damage is done it is permanent. The …
Sensitivity to Sound as We Age
As we age, we may begin to notice our hearing changing along with everything else. This is not just your imagination but a natural part of aging. Sounds that used to not bother you may begin to be extremely irritating. A recent study at Western University in Canada have found that our brains become more …
Can Hearing Aids Be “Stylish”?
Hearing aids, unlike glasses, are not known to be fashion-forward or stylish, but that just might be a thing of the past! Because hearing loss is becoming a more recognized, prevalent health condition, an entire industry dedicated to better hearing devices is now flourishing and taking consumer feedback for aesthetics and technology. Technological advances now …