Hearing protection plays an important role in protecting your ears against damaging noise levels, whether at work, concerts, or even while doing DIY projects at home. However, a number of factors can impact the effectiveness of your hearing protection, leaving you exposed to potential risks. Understanding these issues can help you address them proactively and […]
The warmth and gaiety of festive family gatherings is what the holidays are all about. As your grandkids sing and play, you catch up with brothers and sisters, cousins, and kids, forging precious memories. But it may feel like a real struggle to engage with these moments if you have hearing loss. Are you ready […]
The cause of tinnitus, a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, has long perplexed scientists. However, there is one thing that all hearing professionals agree on, you are more likely to experience tinnitus if you also suffer from hearing loss. Some of the primary factors that play a role in hearing loss are genetics, […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
