What is directionality and how does it work? How does hearing in both ears help me to hear better? Well, we've got the answers to those questions and then some.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and healthy hearing now has been linked to a healthier heart as well. Did you know hearing loss and heart health are intertwined? You can suffer even suffer hearing loss after a heart attack.
It’s no secret that untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on quality of life. This is the unfortunate truth for more than 33 million Americans. It is also a sad reality that a large portion of those 33+ million people leave their condition untreated for the simple reason that they cannot afford hearing aids.
Did you know that more than 200 types of common over-the-counter and prescribed drugs and chemicals can damage your hearing? Aspirin, which lurks on a shelf in most people’s bathroom cabinets, is one of them.
According to studies, hearing and your memory may be linked. Untreated hearing loss and Alzheimer's, dementia, and other brain health risks may be associated. You may suffer more symptoms if you can't hear well, but hearing aids could be the solution.
According to the September 2015 PCAST report on the state of hearing technology, there are millions of Americans with hearing loss that do not buy hearing aids because they simply cannot afford them. This is bad news, and is truly an injustice to people who are simply hoping to hear better. Fortunately, there are options for those who have hearing loss and are on a tight budget.
Another festive holiday season is right around the corner, bringing families and friends together to reunite and celebrate. There are conversations happening all over the house, as loved ones are catching up on the latest. However, while this time of year can be joyous and exciting for almost everyone, for those that wear hearing aids, it can be very stressful.
An earhook and thick tube combination are often used when a hearing aid needs to deliver more sound to the ear than the typical standard thin tube can produce. The earhook is simply an adapter that allows for the thicker tube to connect with the hearing aid. Let's learn how to use one.
Since the release of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report, which detailed the cost barriers that exist for people with hearing loss, hearing aid prices and the high average cost of hearing aids have become even greater “hot news items” throughout the hearing industry.
