Do you recall the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetic wristbands that vowed to provide instant and significant pain relief from arthritis and other chronic conditions? Well, you won’t find much of that advertising anymore; in 2008, the producers of… Read More
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8 Reasons Hearing Loss is More Dangerous Than You Think
Hearing impairment is dangerously sneaky. It creeps up on an individual over the years so gradually you hardly notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And afterwards, when you finally recognize the signs and symptoms, you shrug it off… Read More
Professional musicians at greater risk of developing hearing loss
Over time, extremely loud noise will cause irreversible harm to the hair cells of the inner ear, which are the sensory receptors responsible for transmitting sound to the brain. They can be damaged from repeated overexposure to loud noise. Sadly,… Read More
Preventing work related hearing loss with high fidelity, custom-fit ear plugs
85 decibels: the sound measure at which repetitive exposure can result in significant hearing damage. 100 decibels: the sound degree reached by a rock concert, which is not-so-good news for performers or live concert goers. 4 reasons why custom-fit ear… Read More
A Brief History of Hearing Aids
It’s unbelievable how many millions of people wear hearing aids in this country, all thanks to 200 years of research and history. The growth of technology has manifested itself in a variety of shapes, sizes, capabilities and colors of devices… Read More
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hearing Aids
The last 200 years have seen many advancements in hearing aids, hinging on growing technology that seems to result from the hard work of committed scientists who have a hearing impaired loved one in their life. Take Alexander Graham Bell,… Read More
How Ibuprofen Can Lead to Hearing Loss
Did you know you can stop taking certain medications so you can avoid further hearing loss? It’s true, thanks to a new study. Ibuprofen is a pain killer that can hurt your hearing, so be careful when taking it. Hearing… Read More
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Holiday Gatherings
Everyone loves to get together at the holidays. However, for the hearing impaired, this could pose a challenge. While many around the country will gather together and have a harmonious time in one another’s company, people who suffer from hearing… Read More
How Hearing Aids are Programmed
Your hearing aid should gel to your ears and yours alone, taking into account your existing hearing capabilities. Thus, no two hearing aids are exactly alike because everyone has customized features that are dependent on the specific degree of hearing… Read More
Brain Hearing Restores Optimal, Natural Hearing
Over the last 10 to 15 years, hearing aids have been breaking through barriers. Hearing aids that were once bulky, expensive, and ineffective are now compact, affordable, and capable of reproducing the subtleties of natural sound. What has happened is,… Read More