Have you ever sat down at a table in a new restaurant only to find that it’s so loud that you can’t hear a word the waiter is saying? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, a 2018 survey by restaurant guide, Zagat, found that diners complain more about noise in restaurants than anything else.… Continue reading Is Your Favorite Restaurant Too Noisy?
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The Importance of Closed-Captioning
If you are a person with normal hearing, you probably do not pay much attention to closed-captioning on your favorite television shows, your streaming service, or your online videos. At least, you don’t pay much attention to it until you cannot access the sound for some reason or another. Suddenly, you do not understand what’s… Continue reading The Importance of Closed-Captioning
Should a Home Hearing Test Replace a Professional Evaluation?
If you have ever been in a situation that made you question whether your hearing was normal or not, you are not alone. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, approximately 20 percent of Americans have some degree of hearing loss. That comes out to roughly 48 million people, just in the US! So… Continue reading Should a Home Hearing Test Replace a Professional Evaluation?
Should a Home Hearing Test Replace a Professional Evaluation?
If you have ever been in a situation that made you question whether your hearing was normal or not, you are not alone. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, approximately 20 percent of Americans have some degree of hearing loss. That comes out to roughly 48 million people, just in the US! So… Continue reading Should a Home Hearing Test Replace a Professional Evaluation?
How “Tickling” the Ear Could Help You Age More Healthily
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but are your ears the windows to your autonomic nervous system? New research conducted at the University of Leeds has found that using the ear to send small electrical currents to the vagus nerve can stimulate the nervous system. For those over 55 years old, this… Continue reading How “Tickling” the Ear Could Help You Age More Healthily
Hearing Loops Improve Travel For People With Hearing Loss
Traveling with a hearing loss can be difficult. Of course, there is a list of extra hearing aid items that one must bring with them, but there is also the worry of not being able to communicate on the road. Hearing Loops are making travel communication much easier for people with hearing loss. Also known… Continue reading Hearing Loops Improve Travel For People With Hearing Loss
Gauging Dangerous Sound Levels With The SoundPrint App
Prolonged exposure to loud noise is harmful to your hearing. Noise permanently damages the delicate hair cells in the inner ear leading to irreversible hearing loss. Stress, poor concentration, productivity loss in the workplace, and fatigue from lack of sleep are also common problems associated with high noise levels. Of course, sounds are a part… Continue reading Gauging Dangerous Sound Levels With The SoundPrint App
Annual Wellness Visits & Hearing Loss Checks
When was your last annual wellness checkup? If you are like many other adults, you might not actually get your annual checkup on an annual basis. However, staying consistent on your annual wellness checks can help you stay abreast of your overall health and any emerging health conditions. With early identification, medical professionals can better… Continue reading Annual Wellness Visits & Hearing Loss Checks
Improving Your Hearing Health Through Annual Wellness Visits
Most people know the importance of getting an annual wellness visit. Many doctors will ask when you complete your appointment if you want to schedule the following years visit in advance. They take this yearly opportunity to run tests to see if you’re dealing with anything unusual that can be caught early on. Something we… Continue reading Improving Your Hearing Health Through Annual Wellness Visits
Are You Missing Out Due to Hearing Loss?
Do you feel like your missing out on important details when you are talking with friends? Do coworkers look at you expectantly during a conversation but you’re not sure why? Are family members getting frustrated with you or accusing you of not paying attention? You may be dealing with some form of hearing loss. Many… Continue reading Are You Missing Out Due to Hearing Loss?