If you have hearing aids, you should be able to hear, right? When they aren’t working properly, it can be downright frustrating, it’s a total “You had ONE job” scenario. Here’s the good news, with regular upkeep, your hearing aids should continue to function efficiently. Go through this list before you do anything rash. It […]
The actual problem with chronic tinnitus is not only that you have a ringing in your ears. The real problem is that the ringing won’t stop. The constant noise, perhaps somewhat moderate in volume, might start as little more than a nuisance. But after a day or a week or a month, that ringing or […]
One of hearing loss’s most perplexing mysteries may have been solved by scientists from the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the insight could result in the overhauling of the design of future hearing aids. Results from an MIT study debunked the idea that neural processing is what allows us to pick out voices. […]
Technology is evolving into stronger, smarter, and smaller devices. Generally speaking, the trend is that devices do more and take up less space. So it’s no surprise that hearing aids are no exception. The world’s population is getting older and hearing problems, though they can have many different causes, are more common among older individuals. […]
The phrase “Music to my ears” could soon have an entirely different meaning for people who have hearing impairment. Exposing children to music can have a worthwhile effect on hearing as is highlighted by a joint study conducted by the University College London and the University of Helsinki. Evaluating Speech-in-Noise Performance Speech-in-noise performance was the […]
Cinnamon and nutmeg wafting in the air. A joyous spirit and red, green, and blue lights fill your home. Grandchildren dancing, singing, and playing as you catch up with your brother, sister, cousins, and children. You don’t want to miss any of this joyous celebration. You’re so thrilled, you can’t wait. Is There Anything You […]
For people who have hearing loss, family dinners and gatherings can be a challenge. Everybody is conversing loudly and at the same time. Combine that with the clanging of dishes, scraping of chairs, and background music, and you have a situation in which it is difficult for people with hearing loss to enjoy themselves. If […]
Susan always knew that after she retired she would be living the active lifestyle. She travels a lot and at 68 she’s been to more than a dozen countries and is planning a lot more trips. On some days she can be found tackling a hiking trail with her grandchildren, on others she will be […]
Most people recognize that living a sedentary lifestyle and smoking is bad for them. But what most people probably don’t realize is that there is some convincing research that demonstrates a connection between premature death and untreated hearing loss. Of course, life expectancy varies widely. This variance can be linked to things like where you […]
Ever ask yourself “what would it actually be like to use hearing aids”? What would your best friend say if you asked honest questions about what it sounds like, what it feels like, and how they actually feel about wearing one? Here’s a description of what hearing aids are like, but if you really want […]
