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For the millions of Americans affected by tinnitus, there is now new hope for decreasing its severity and improving quality of life thanks to the release of findings from a recent study. Experts estimate that tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is one of the most common health conditions in the United States. This often-frustrating… Continue reading Study Offers New Hope for Managing Tinnitus

Can you imagine reporting to work and being confused about your daily tasks because of difficulties hearing your supervisor at the morning meeting? Better yet, what if you were on a business conference call with an important client and were unable to address his or her concerns appropriately because you simply could not hear? Well,… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Hearing Loss

“I can’t wait to get to my Spring cleaning,” said no one – ever. It turns out, though, that a good spring cleaning has physical and mental benefits. The elimination of dust and allergen triggers is good for us, and decluttering can be a welcome mental boost. The cleaning part is a pain, but we… Continue reading Spring Cleaning Your Hearing Aids

Hearing loss has become more common than ever with almost 50 million Americans and over 460 million people worldwide diagnosed with hearing impairment. In many cases, the loss is mild or moderate requiring a hearing aid to manage. In other cases, severe cases, a more robust device is needed. This is where cochlear implants come… Continue reading When A Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough

Most hearing aid wearers will know just because you can hear a sound doesn’t mean you can understand it. If you’re out and about while wearing a hearing aid, you can be inundated with a variety of sounds but not know what the sound refers to. This apparent disconnect occurs because while hearing and understanding… Continue reading You Can Hear A Sound, But Can You Actually Understand It?

Caring for your teeth with brushing, flossing, and rinsing is essential for proper oral hygiene. Now you probably know that caring for your teeth is vital for a healthy smile, but it may surprise you to learn that oral cleanliness or lack thereof offers clues to your overall health. If you neglect your teeth, heart… Continue reading Protect Your Hearing By Brushing Your Teeth

Every June, families around the United States gather to celebrate the fathers in their lives. Whether you’re planning on a small barbecue or a whole-family affair, Father’s Day is the perfect time to show dad that you appreciate all the sacrifices he made and the valuable role he plays in your life. But, if dad… Continue reading Celebrating Father’s Day With Hearing Loss

The world around us seems to be growing noisier by the day. With airplanes, traffic, busy restaurants, machinery and the everyday hum of modern life, it’s not surprising that health experts worry about the impact of environmental noises on the public’s hearing. The ever-increasing decibels of the world around us put our hearing to the… Continue reading How Environmental Noise Impacts Your Hearing Health

Our brains are amazing organs. They are capable of receiving, synthesizing, and integrating massive amounts of information in a way that lets us effectively live our day to day lives. Our brains constantly integrate sense data from all of our senses to give us a seamless experience of the world around us. Unfortunately, our brain’s… Continue reading Listening With Your Eyes – How Hearing Loss Could Affect Your Eyesight

Imagine you’re walking along a busy street with your friend. You’re having a lovely conversation about your upcoming summer plans when out of nowhere, someone taps you on the shoulder. You turn around and it’s one of your co-workers, breathing heavily after running to catch up with you. “Didn’t you hear me?” they ask. “I’ve… Continue reading Can You Hear Me? Selective Listening and Your Hearing