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5 Steps to Help Ease the Burden of Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 14:13

Coping with any disability comes with unforeseen challenges for the afflicted as well as friends and family. Hearing impairment means constantly being faced with deciding whether to ask for clarification, ignore the point and hope you’ll catch up later, or staying at home and avoiding people and conversations entirely. But life with hearing loss doesn’t have to be hard. Use these steps to help maintain a healthy hearing-impaired lifestyle and ease the burden of hearing loss.

Its A Noisy World, So Protect Your Hearing

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 13:57

On almost any given day, most of us are exposed to danger noise levels that are loud enough to potentially cause permanent damage to our hearing. While those that do not live with hearing loss may not fully realize the negative impact it has on one’s quality of life, those that do, fully understand that their future well-being depends on taking the steps necessary to protect their hearing.

12 Signs You Might Need Hearing Aids

Submitted by AAHstaff on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 13:49

Getting older is no fun. Most of us find that as we get older, our bodies change in many ways – some good, some not so good. Oftentimes, these changes occur very gradually over time and are almost unnoticeable until it’s too late. Being able to recognize these changes and proactively curb their effects becomes important to maintaining a quality standard of life.

How Can Hearing Aids Help Reduce Tinnitus?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 11:50

In today’s noisy world, finding peace and quiet can be difficult even in the best of circumstances. For nearly 50 million Americans, silence is unattainable because they suffer from tinnitus. However, there is good news to report - wearing hearing aids has proven to help reduce the effects of tinnitus.

How Can Hearing Loss Impact Your Relationships?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 12:25

While the perception is that hearing loss only affects the person who actually can’t hear well, studies show that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact relationships with family and friends as well, particularly with those closest to us, i.e. our romantic partners.

How Do Directional Microphones Make It Easier To Hear Speech?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:10

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.

Healthy Hearing Is Linked To A Healthy Heart

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 13:32

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and February has been designated as American Heart Month in order to help increase public awareness of heart-healthy lifestyle choices. As a result of the compelling body of evidence linking the heart and the ears, there has become an increased collaboration among cardiologists, hearing care providers, and other healthcare professionals to find solutions.

Do It Yourself and Save Money With Online Hearing Aids

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 12:52

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.

Medication and Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 14:40

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.

Hearing Aids and Your Memory - A Healthy Connection

Submitted by AAHstaff on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 14:23

For many people, the holiday season is full of family traditions deeply rooted in their minds by a lifetime of celebrations and quality moments. Fond recollections of loved ones and special times over the years have systematically been stored into pockets of cognitive recall deep inside the brain. These are more commonly known as memories.