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According to Temple University research, women 65 and older who took twice-weekly yoga classes for nine weeks increased ankle flexibility and showed more confidence in walking. Flexibility and confidence? Sign us up!   What Is Balance? Yoga can help with two types of balance — both physical and emotional. World-renowned yoga teacher B.K.S. Iyengar said… Continue reading How to Improve Your Balance with Yoga

These tricks will make your child’s hearing aids quite the treat! Decorating hearing aids and cochlear implants is a great idea during this and any time of the year if you know what you’re doing. Here we answer some common questions we get about decorating hearing aids and cochlear implants.   1. Can I decorate… Continue reading 5 Fun Ways to Decorate Your Hearing Aids For Halloween

10 Movies and TV Shows With Deaf Characters It’s nearly Oscar time, and — as with every exciting round of Academy Award nominations — fans of this year’s contenders are choosing sides. Whether you’re #TeamEmmaStone or #TeamMerylStreep for best actress or you have your eye on “La La Land,” “Hidden Figures,” or “Manchester by the Sea” for best picture, here’s a… Continue reading Hearing Loss in Hollywood

The more research that is done on the Zika virus, the more researchers learn of its long-lasting effects. One of the newest findings? The link between the virus and hearing loss. One of the most impactful ways to protect you and your family from Zika is maintaining awareness when you’re traveling and after. Read on… Continue reading The Link Between the Zika Virus and Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss and Memory Loss A new study has found that poor hearing may contribute to memory and cognitive problems in older patients. In a newly published article included in JAMA Internal Medicine, a link between hearing loss and memory issues, including dementia, was identified. There has been growing evidence to this point, which has… Continue reading Hearing and Brain Health

Traditional hearing aids are designed to help those with hearing loss better hear and understand the acoustic characteristics of speech — but not so much music. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, celebrated during April, here are some hearing tips, tricks, and accessories for enjoying music the way the musician intended.   Speech Versus Song… Continue reading How to Listen to Music With Hearing Aids

Gardening for Bird-Watchers: What to Plant Posted on April 1, 2017 by Eye Consultants Hearing Aid Center, LLC Our Favorite Plants for Bringing Sounds to the Yard! From chirping, tweeting, and trilling to whistling, hooting, and cooing, birds can turn the quietest garden into a symphony of sounds that brighten any morning and enliven the day. We’ve put… Continue reading Gardening for Bird-Watchers: What to Plant

National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to try out these nutritious, hearing-healthy recipes. March is National Nutrition Month — ready to decorate your plate with something festive and fresh? We’ve brought together some nutrient-rich recipes packed with foods that provide a solid foundation for hearing health. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Research shows those with diabetes… Continue reading 3 Nutritious Recipes That Support Healthy Hearing

In recent years, the physical, social, and health issues that women face in their daily lives have been making headlines. Campaigns like the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women have been extremely successful at spreading awareness of women’s health issues. However, the impact hearing health has on women’s overall health and… Continue reading Women’s Hearing Health: A Whole-Health Issue

Does back pain drive you crazy while on the road? Here are five tips to help you put the brakes on discomfort so you can focus on the fun. Long car rides can cause your hips, butt, lower back, and shoulders to feel tight. The longer you’re sitting, the more damage you could do. When… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Comfy Car Ride