Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to detect because of how gradually hearing loss typically advances. Even though children are regularly tested, most adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. So why would your hearing be any less important than your eyesight? It’s worthwhile to have routine […]
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers […]
Hearing loss has a reputation for advancing slowly. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your television once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) Sometimes that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. Sometimes, hearing loss can happen abruptly without any early […]
The majority of people who wear hearing aids are happy with their results: 91% of hearing aid users are pleased with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When talking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while shopping, and 75% in […]
It’s easy to notice how your body ages over time. You get wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees begin to be a little more sore. Some sagging of the skin begins to occur in certain places. Perhaps you begin to observe some fading of your eyesight and hearing. These indicators are […]
For just a second, picture that you’re working as a salesperson. Today, you’re on a very important call with a possible client. Numerous representatives from their offices have gathered to talk about whether to employ your company for the job. All of the different voices get a bit muddled and difficult to understand. But you’re […]
Isn’t pizza fascinating? You can adjust the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses involved, but as long as it meets a few general factors, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. But as long as you have trouble hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s due to genetic factors, age, blockages, or […]
Cognitive decline and hearing loss, what’s the connection? Medical science has connected the dots between brain health and hearing loss. It was found that even minor untreated hearing loss increases your risk of developing cognitive decline. Experts think that there may be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health problems. So, how does […]
If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. dealing with a medical condition called tinnitus then you probably know that it often gets worse when you are attempting to go to sleep. But what’s the reason for this? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not a real […]
Aren’t there a couple of kinds of vacation? One type is Packed with activities the whole time. These are the vacations that are remembered for years later and are full of adventure, and you head back to work more exhausted than you left. Then there are the relaxing kinds of vacations. These are the trips […]
