Do you book annual vision tests, and visit your dentist for a cleaning every six months? Many Americans regularly check their vision and dental health, as well as visiting their doctor for annual physical check-ups. However, fewer people are looking …
How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing
Many people could benefit from losing weight, particularly with the obesity epidemic in the United States at an all-time high (nearly 70% of Americans are overweight or obese). Weight loss, on the other hand, is difficult for a variety of …
Tips for Video Calls and Group Chats for Hearing Loss
Most meetings are now held via Zoom or other teleconferencing platforms, as more and more people work from home. As we emerge from the pandemic, it seems like video calls are here to stay, at least for remote workers or …
March 3 is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All
Since 2007 The World Health Organization(WHO) has celebrated March 3rd as World Hearing Day, to raise awareness around hearing issues, awareness and care. WHO estimates that hearing loss currently affects 15% of the world’s population, or approximately 466 million people. …
Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer
If you have recently taken the leap to invest in your hearing health with hearing aids then congratulation is in order! It is all too often that people ignore or put off dealing with this issue for years, while negative …
How does Telemedicine Work?
These days many of us are less likely to go to the doctor for fear of exposing ourselves to the COVID-19 virus. Many of us now reserve our doctor’s visits for emergencies only, letting other conditions go unaddressed while we …
ADA at 30: More Work to be Done on Hearing Loss
As we all experienced, 2020 was a year like none other. Aside from being the year of social distancing and the normalization of masks in public it is also marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). …
Work & Leisure Activities That Could Contribute to Hearing Loss
Do you know what sounds cause hearing loss? Noise is a major cause of hearing loss, and it might surprise you to learn that some of your work and leisure activities could contribute to hearing loss. Understanding Noise Induced Hearing …
A Campaign to Make Listening Safe for All
The World Health Organization (WHO) has a new initiative targeted at safe listening. The campaign is all about raising awareness of the dangers of loud noise, and encouraging everyone to protect their hearing. The WHO also wants to set tougher …
How do Hearing Loops Work?
Are you ready to get your first pair of hearing aids, or thinking it’s soon time to upgrade your current devices? If you’re looking at new devices, there are a number of great programs and features you can get in …