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
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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
How Cell Phones Are Revolutionizing The Hearing Aid Industry
Just exactly how are cell phones representing a major shift in the hearing aid industry? Well, for starters, they now have state of the art technology to accommodate the growing needs of their hearing impaired customers. For several years, hearing… Read More
Electric Cochlear Implants: Functions and Benefits
With several technologies available to hearing impaired people, electric cochlear implants go beyond the traditional hearing aid to offer something superior to those with profound hearing loss. It’s true that hearing aids are the most common and popular option for… Read More