It’s frequently said that we don’t truly appreciate the things we have until they’re gone, and this seems to be particularly true of our ability to hear. Hearing loss is not only tough to detect; it’s also tough to appreciate… Read More
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6 Encouraging Things Wearing Hearing Aids Says About You
It remains a mystery as to why wearing glasses—which correct vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as an indication of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of… Read More
When Should I Upgrade My Hearing Aids?
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a frequent question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. Although hearing aids traditionally have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few cases in which… Read More
10 Ways to Control Your Hearing Aids With the Apple Watch
By Joho345 (Own work) [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons Imagine being able to fine-tune the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or picture fine-tuning your hearing… Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Treat Your Hearing Loss
We all put things off, regularly talking ourselves out of complex or uncomfortable chores in favor of something more enjoyable or fun. Distractions abound as we tell ourselves that we will sooner or later get around to whatever we’re currently… Read More
How Insects are Revolutionizing Hearing Aids
Modern day hearing aids have come a long way; present models are highly effective and feature remarkable digital capabilities, like wireless connectivity, that strongly improve a person’s ability to hear along with their all-around quality of life. But there is… Read More
6 Ways Your Brain Transforms Sound Into Emotion
It has long been established that there are strong connections between sound, music, emotion, and memory, and that our personal experiences and tendencies determine the type and intensity of emotional reaction we have to specific sounds. For example, research has… Read More
6 Ways to Lose Your Hearing
The ironic part of hearing loss is that we don’t seem to start appreciating our favorite sounds until after we’ve lost the capacity to clearly hear them. We don’t pause to think about, for example, how much we appreciate a… Read More
Why Choose a Local Hearing Care Provider?
The hearing healthcare industry has two barriers that prevent people from achieving healthier hearing: The inability to detect hearing loss in the first place (owing to its gradual onset), and The temptation to find a quick, easy, and inexpensive solution…. Read More
The Right Way to Clean Your Ears
Blausen.com staff. “Blausen gallery 2014”. That there is a right way to clean your ears suggests that there is a wrong way, and indeed, there is a very wrong way. The wrong way is widespread, and it breaches the very… Read More