Let’s imagine you go to a rock concert. You’re cool, so you spend all night in the front row. It’s fun, although it’s not good for your ears which will be ringing when you wake up the next morning. (That’s not so fun.) But what happens if you can only hear out of one ear […]
Congrats! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – an incredible piece of modern tech. But, as with all new devices, there will be things that hearing aid owners wish someone had told them. Let’s look at nine common mistakes new hearing aid owners make and how you can steer clear of them. […]
Are you going mad with that tinnitus in your ears? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The term tinnitus translates […]
Feeling more youthful can be accomplished in numerous ways. However, one method of staying young that isn’t usually talked about is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been promoted for years as a confirmed way to extend your lifespan while improving your quality of life. These practices also help you manage your weight […]
Some activities are just staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these activities go back to something like normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are growing. And that can be a problem. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first outdoor concert that’s left you with […]
Hearing loss is generally a frustrating condition that can be the result of a variety of things. Even though hearing loss is commonly caused by age or an injury, in some circumstances, hearing loss might be an indication of a more severe root medical condition. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags There are […]
In conversation with friends, you want to be polite. You want your customers, co-workers, and supervisor to see that you’re fully involved when you’re at work. With family, you might find it less difficult to just tune out the conversation and ask the person next to you to fill in what you missed, just a […]
Crackling in your ear? Crackling, buzzing, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Do you hear phantom sounds such as thumping, ringing, or buzzing in your ears? If this is occurring with hearing aids, it may mean you need to come in […]
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 […]
