Category: hearing-science

No Shame in Hearing Loss

No matter your age, hearing loss can affect anyone; it has no boundaries when it comes to gender, race or ethnicity either. In fact, it’s an equal opportunity challenge! The Hearing Loss Association of America estimates that about 20 percent of Americans are impacted to some degree. There are four levels of impact based on… Continue reading No Shame in Hearing Loss

A Quick Guide for Spring-Cleaning Your Ears

As we say goodbye to the harsh winter and welcome the spring season, we feel an urge to tuck away those bulky winter clothes, shake out the rugs, and make our cabinets clutter free. In the spirit that we get back to our long pending to-do list and spring-clean every single corner of the house,… Continue reading A Quick Guide for Spring-Cleaning Your Ears

Hearing Well While Eating Out

These days, having a productive discussion with your company while eating out is a privilege that not many people have. This may be due to the music, the closely placed tables or even the noise from the kitchen. It is also said that raised noise levels are created intentionally sometimes in order to impart a… Continue reading Hearing Well While Eating Out

Tips for Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aid

Whether you’ve recently purchased your first hearing aid ever, or you’ve decided to upgrade your device to another model, chances are that the sounds you’re experiencing feel anything but natural. This is especially true for first-time hearing aid wearers, and hearing professionals go to great lengths to prepare their patients for the expected discomfort of… Continue reading Tips for Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aid

Natural Nutrients for Better Hearing Health

In our quest to understand the nature and complexities of hearing loss, there has been a recent upsurge of population studies and research pertaining to this field. While these have given us a better understanding of the subject, it can sometimes overwhelm us to see the long list of potential aggravators of hearing impairment. Right… Continue reading Natural Nutrients for Better Hearing Health

The Effects of Hearing Disabilities

Hellen Keller once mentioned that while people are separated from objects due to vision impairment, they are distanced from other people (often their loved ones) due to deafness. While any disability affects one’s life in a manner that is beyond measure, the lack of general awareness in case of this “invisible disability” cannot be denied.… Continue reading The Effects of Hearing Disabilities

Eating for Healthy Hearing

This season has many of us reevaluating our diets and health, be it in response to overindulgences during the holidays or merely an interest to finally reach our lofty health goals. The truth is, most of us already know what we should be doing to stay healthy– it’s the actually doing it part that has… Continue reading Eating for Healthy Hearing

How to Enjoy Conversations Again

It is that time of the year when everything around us is bright and happy. Colorful decorations, our favorite delicacies, and relaxing with our favorite people are the hallmarks of the holiday season. However, wouldn’t you enjoy more if these conversations were smooth, without all of your energy being spent in comprehending what is being… Continue reading How to Enjoy Conversations Again