Could Spiders Make Your Hearing Aid More Effective?

These days the itsy bitsy spider is doing more than just climbing the waterspout. It’s inspiring researchers, and it may be spinning the future of directional microphone technology for hearing aids.   With millions of Americans now affected by hearing loss and tinnitus, scientists and hearing aid companies are making it a top priority to… Continue reading Could Spiders Make Your Hearing Aid More Effective?

Untreated Hearing Loss and Its Impact on Your Life

48 million people have a degree of hearing loss, and the majority of those individuals choose to ignore it. Hearing impairment can dramatically affect your life in many ways you may be overlooking. So if you are among the many who experience a loss of hearing, please consider the consequences if you choose to do… Continue reading Untreated Hearing Loss and Its Impact on Your Life

The Emotional Distress Of Tinnitus

Most of us have experienced a temporary ‘ringing’ in our ears at some point in our lives.  Maybe it was the result of a concert that was too loud and way too much fun. Maybe it was due to a loud noise exposure at work.  Whatever the cause, we know that this temporary condition is… Continue reading The Emotional Distress Of Tinnitus

Tinnitus And Emotional Processing: New Study Offers Hope

Are you ready for a shocking statistic? It is believed that tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, affects over 45 million Americans, and is considered one of the most common health conditions in the United States. This symptom, not a disease in itself, can be more than just a nuisance or minor frustration. Talk to… Continue reading Tinnitus And Emotional Processing: New Study Offers Hope

Tinnitus And Its Impact On Emotional Processing

If you experience the ringing, buzzing, and hissing sounds of tinnitus, you understand how debilitating the disorder is. This common problem which affects roughly one out of five people is not a condition itself, but a symptom of a more significant state such as an ear injury, a circulatory system disorder, or an age-related hearing… Continue reading Tinnitus And Its Impact On Emotional Processing

Winter Weather And Earwax

Anyone who lives in a cold climate knows that the tips of the ears are one of the first body parts to feel that frigid, wintry blast of air hitting the body.  It starts with a little discomfort at the top of the ears and then it goes to redness, and sometimes even pain.  We… Continue reading Winter Weather And Earwax

Advancements In Genetic Research Are Helping Us Learn More About Deafness

Hearing loss is a public health concern worldwide, and the life-changing effects of deafness are a problem for many individuals within our society.  There was a time when deafness would confine a person to live a life in total silence. However, the future is promising for deaf people. American Sign Language (ASL) enables people to… Continue reading Advancements In Genetic Research Are Helping Us Learn More About Deafness

Will Hearing Aids And Artificial Intelligence Be The Wave Of The Future?

Hearing aids are a technological wonder.  A tiny, sleek device that restores hearing and the ability to stay connected to the sounds of everyday life is miraculous enough, but the evolution of the hearing aid continues to assimilate the best that innovative discoveries bring to our lives.  The hearing aid has kept pace with digital… Continue reading Will Hearing Aids And Artificial Intelligence Be The Wave Of The Future?

Offsetting The Cost Of Hearing Aids

Knowing the ins and outs of your health care plan is the first step to figuring out the right hearing loss treatment option for you.  Coverage varies widely from plan to plan and from state to state.  Unfortunately, hearing aid coverage is lacking, and improvement may require new federal laws.  Until then, here are some… Continue reading Offsetting The Cost Of Hearing Aids

First Valentine's Day With Hearing Aids? Here's Some Advice

Take an excursion to your local department store or florist, and you will quickly find out that love and romance are in the air. Chocolate, roses, and other assorted goodies are ready to be gifted to your loved ones. Underneath the glow of red and pink hearts is the reality of the holiday. Valentine’s day… Continue reading First Valentine's Day With Hearing Aids? Here's Some Advice