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Hearing Aid Travel Guide
Traveling is about soaking in new sights, tastes, and—most importantly—sounds. Whether it’s the roar of the ocean or a guided tour through a historic cathedral, you don’t want to miss a beat. For those who wear hearing aids, a little extra preparation ensures that...
Beyond the Buzz: How Hearing Aids Are Revolutionizing Communication and Confidence
For too long, hearing aids have been burdened by an outdated image: bulky devices reserved only for the elderly. This stigma, combined with the gradual, often invisible, nature of hearing loss, has led millions to delay the simple step that could transform their...
What Is Tinnitus and Is There a Cure?
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears when no external sound is present. This perception of sound can manifest in various forms, such as ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing, or whistling. Tinnitus can occur in one or...
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Mortality?
Hearing loss, often considered an invisible disability, affects millions worldwide. Its consequences extend far beyond muffled conversations and missed phone calls. A growing body of research suggests a disturbing link between hearing loss and mortality, raising...
Don’t Underestimate a Mild Hearing Loss
The holiday season is in full swing, gatherings small and large at a variety of venues. Unfortunately, for individuals with hearing loss their struggle to clearly understand what’s being said is more apparent that ever before. The human ear, a marvel of engineering,...
Can Hearing Aids Reduce Your Risk of Falling?
Falls are a major concern for older adults, as they can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and even death. One factor that may increase the risk of falling is hearing loss. Studies have shown that people with hearing loss are more likely to fall than...
What to Expect When the Unexpected Happens, Sudden Hearing Loss
Hearing is one of our most precious senses, allowing us to connect with the world and the people around us. However, it’s a sense we often take for granted until something goes wrong. One such alarming condition is sudden hearing loss, a rare but potentially...
Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
The ACHIEVE study, published in The Lancet on July 18, 2023, was a randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of hearing intervention on cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss. The study included 977 adults aged 70-84 with untreated hearing...
Does Noise Pollution Impact Your Health?
Yes, noise pollution can indeed impact your health. We are surrounded by noise, from household appliances to tools to traffic to the din of TVs and music in every household, restaurant, and shop you enter. Some days it’s difficult to find anywhere in your environment...
How to Communicate Effectively with People Who Have Hearing Loss
Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, allowing us to connect, share ideas, and build relationships. However, for individuals with hearing loss, effective communication can present challenges. As a considerate and inclusive individual, it’s...
Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, exposure to loud noises, genetics, infections, and certain medications. While some causes of hearing loss cannot be prevented, there are steps that you can take to protect...
Who Has Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States and is more prevalent than diabetes or cancer; as the Centers for Disease Control CDC noted. Hearing loss is an invisible disability but can affect individuals across all...
Should You Diagnose and Treat Hearing Loss Yourself?
You know you’re having trouble hearing. It’s evident to you and everyone you know you are having trouble hearing. But you aren’t sure why you’re having a problem. You aren’t even sure when it started, and you don’t know what step to take next. If you’re like most...
New Study Links Hearing Loss with Dementia in Older Adults
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that older adults with greater severity of hearing loss were more likely to have dementia, but the likelihood of dementia was lower among hearing aid users compared to...