“It is the working man who is the happy man.” -Benjamin Franklin It’s hard to argue that our work can be an important part of who we are. We may not always enjoy every minute of it, and we may occasionally dream of all that we’ll do when we retire from work, but the benefits… Continue reading Survey: Working With Tinnitus
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The Frustrations of Working With Tinnitus
Specific jobs carry a higher risk for tinnitus than others. If you are a carpenter, pilot, musician, or street worker, you are among those at high risk for the buzzing, hissing, and ringing associated with tinnitus. If you already have tinnitus, how does the condition affect your work performance? A British study indicates that 42%… Continue reading The Frustrations of Working With Tinnitus
6 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Hearing Aid Battery
There’s a lot out there about hearing aids and all the features they now offer from wireless capabilities to tinnitus blockers. Not only that, according to much of the research now coming out, hearing aids are even linked to better health and lower risk of certain serious health conditions such as cognitive decline. Whether you’re… Continue reading 6 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Hearing Aid Battery
These Biomarkers Could Uncover Hidden Hearing Loss
It’s not unusual for a hearing health care provider to recommend getting a hearing evaluation. But what happens when you’ve already had an evaluation and the diagnosis is normal hearing even though you have a nagging suspicion that it’s really not. You may be like millions of others living with hidden hearing loss, and experts… Continue reading These Biomarkers Could Uncover Hidden Hearing Loss
The Features And Benefits Of Bluetooth Hearing Aids
Wireless Bluetooth hearing aids are a game-changer for those of you who wear hearing aids. Bluetooth hearing aids wirelessly hook up to your smartphone, TV, and computer, making it possible to stream HD quality audio right to your hearing aids. These hearing aids deliver an incredible sound quality that streams wirelessly from your electronic devices.… Continue reading The Features And Benefits Of Bluetooth Hearing Aids
6 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus
Did you know that approximately 15% of the Americans are believed to have tinnitus? This ringing or buzzing in the ears is considered one of the most common health conditions in the nation. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus yet. This lack of a cure makes it that much more important to protect your… Continue reading 6 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus
No Strings Attached: Wireless Hearing Aids and Bluetooth Technology
Hearing aid technology continues to become more and more sophisticated with each passing year, as some device’s capabilities are a better fit for a science-fiction novel rather than real life. Where past hearing aid designs have failed, Bluetooth technology has increased the ease of use for millions of hearing aid users, allowing them to stream… Continue reading No Strings Attached: Wireless Hearing Aids and Bluetooth Technology
How Do Low Iron Levels Affect Hearing Loss?
Low iron levels, or iron deficiency anemia, is a common condition. It is estimated that approximately 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men do not consume enough iron. Hearing loss is also a common condition. Approximately 15 percent of adults aged 18 and older report some difficulty hearing.… Continue reading How Do Low Iron Levels Affect Hearing Loss?
Extending The Life Of Your Hearing Aid Batteries
A standard hearing aid battery typically lasts between 3 to 22 days. This time frame is dependent on the type of hearing aid, the battery type, how often you use your hearing aid, and how much streaming you do. Depending on how often you use your hearing aids, you may have to change them once… Continue reading Extending The Life Of Your Hearing Aid Batteries
The Benefits of Wireless Hearing Aids
In the past, hearing aids could limit a wearer from many types of personal audio devices, such as mobile phones and music players. If this is what you think of when you imagine using hearing aids, you are thinking of the hearing aids of the past! Nowadays, hearing aids are wireless and feature sophisticated technology… Continue reading The Benefits of Wireless Hearing Aids