As you settle into the soft chairs, with soft drink and popcorn in hand there truly is nothing like the joy of attending a movie in the theater—the way it was intended to be viewed. There is always a sense …
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?
One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports. …
A Possible Link between Tinnitus & Painkiller Use
Do you ever find yourself at the end of a busy day with a headache and reach for the Tylenol or Motrin? Often all it takes is drinking more water or getting rest to relieve symptoms of aches and pains, …
Study Finds Men at Higher Risk for Noise Induced Hearing Loss
What makes men different from women? Well, a Chinese study suggests that it may be as simple as sensitivity to noise. The study titled Sex differences in noise-induced hearing loss: a cross-sectional study in China”, was published in the journal Biology …
Hearing Aid Wearers Experience Less Fatigue & Increased Social Activity
If you live with hearing loss, then you know how exhausting it can be at times. An everyday conversation which may have been fun and playful is suddenly a source of stress as you struggle to hear parts of words …
Prioritize Better Hearing in the New Year!
Another year is right around the corner. As we prepare to ring in the start of the year it is time to think about what we can do to make this year truly special. If you already have a regular …
A Link Between Noise-Induced Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Do you find that the last time you were in a quiet environment, that you were confronted by a phantom ringing in your ears? This is the sound of tinnitus, a condition which affects around 15 percent of adults in …
Benefits of Addressing Hearing Loss with an Action
Hearing loss is an issue worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.5 billion people struggle with hearing loss, but even more concerning is that these numbers are estimated to rise to 2.5 billion – more than double by 2050! …
To Hear for Life, Listen with Care: World Health Org Announces International Safe Listening Standards
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions facing people of all ages in the US. While commonly considered a health setback for older adults, due to exposure to noise, a whole new generation is experiencing a rise …
All About Bluetooth Hearing Aids
All About Bluetooth Hearing Aids Technology is a big part of our day more than ever before. It’s amazing how fast we’ve gone from landlines to nearly everyone carrying around handheld computers in the form of Smartphones: capable of GPS, …