While many of us are concerned about how exposure to loud noises can affect our hearing health, it turns out that we’ve been ignoring a critical aspect of hearing loss for far too long – our mouths. When we slack off on brushing and flossing our teeth, we start to develop harmful bacteria in our… Continue reading Concerned About Hearing Loss? You Might Want to Brush Your Teeth
3 Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Can Hurt Your Health
It is estimated that approximately 37 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Many of those 37 million are untreated. It may be for financial reasons, a reluctance to receive treatment, a fear of doctors or other personal reasons, but the truth is it can be a bigger problem than it may appear to be. Living with more… Continue reading 3 Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Can Hurt Your Health
There’s an App For Hearing That
The last ten years have brought about significant improvements in hearing aids, thank goodness. Gone are the tan, clunky analog models incapable of the finesse needed to separate speech signals from useless background noise. Today’s hearing aids rely on digital platforms with programming flexibility for better personalization and the added benefit of being lighter, smaller… Continue reading There’s an App For Hearing That
There’s an App For Hearing That
The last ten years have brought about significant improvements in hearing aids, thank goodness. Gone are the tan, clunky analog models incapable of the finesse needed to separate speech signals from useless background noise. Today’s hearing aids rely on digital platforms with programming flexibility for better personalization and the added benefit of being lighter, smaller and sleeker. The digital… Continue reading There’s an App For Hearing That
3 Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Can Hurt Your Health
It is estimated that approximately 37 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Many of those 37 million are untreated. It may be for financial reasons, a reluctance to receive treatment, a fear of doctors or other personal reasons, but the truth is it can be a bigger problem than it may appear to be. Living with more… Continue reading 3 Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Can Hurt Your Health
There’s an App For Hearing That
The last ten years have brought about significant improvements in hearing aids, thank goodness. Gone are the tan, clunky analog models incapable of the finesse needed to separate speech signals from useless background noise. Today’s hearing aids rely on digital platforms with programming flexibility for better personalization and the added benefit of being lighter, smaller and sleeker. The digital… Continue reading There’s an App For Hearing That
3 Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Can Hurt Your Health
It is estimated that approximately 37 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Many of those 37 million are untreated. It may be for financial reasons, a reluctance to receive treatment, a fear of doctors or other personal reasons, but the truth is it can be a bigger problem than it may appear to be. Living with more… Continue reading 3 Ways Untreated Hearing Loss Can Hurt Your Health
Celebrating Mother’s Day With Hearing Loss
Each May, people around the country gather to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the loving mothers in their family. To celebrate, we hold picnics and brunches or just spend a quiet afternoon with mom enjoying some fresh spring air. But, while Mother’s Day is supposed to be a special and relaxing celebratory occasion,… Continue reading Celebrating Mother’s Day With Hearing Loss
Examining The Audiology Patient Choice Act
The loss of hearing is a common disability. However, it is also misunderstood and often neglected. Hearing impairment can be severely limiting to an affected individual and indeed should not be ignored. Unfortunately, ignoring hearing problems is commonplace. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that 28 million people in the… Continue reading Examining The Audiology Patient Choice Act
Could Your Oral Health Be To Blame For Hearing Loss?
You’ve probably heard it all before, how important it is to care for your teeth. But did you know that oral health is now being linked to the health of other systems within the body? That’s right! The health of your mouth may also be an indicator of heart health, joint health and even hearing… Continue reading Could Your Oral Health Be To Blame For Hearing Loss?