In recent years, the physical, social, and health issues that women face in their daily lives have been making headlines. Campaigns like the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women have been extremely...
At What Age Should I Start Getting My Hearing Checked Regularly?
While aging is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, there are several other factors that may indicate it’s time to see your hearing care provider. All ages can be screened for hearing loss. Newborns are now routinely tested...
Could Hearables Help Normalize Hearing Aids?
How Smart Earphones Could Change the Market for Hearing Aids Bragi’s long-anticipated invention of the world’s first wireless smart earphones has everyone listening. The groundbreaking technology is changing how we think of headphones and other wearable health-monitoring tech — but...
10 Myths About Hearing Loss
When researching hearing loss and hearing aids, oftentimes we come up with more questions than answers. As professional hearing care enthusiasts, we’re happy you’re here. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, only about one out...
Hearing Loops: Easy Hearing for Difficult Environments
Stay in the Loop With Hearing Loops A hearing loop is a communication system that many theaters and auditoriums offer that allow hearing aids to receive a signal directly from the source. The loops help you cut through the noise...
10 Telltale Signs of Hearing Loss
These signs and symptoms of hearing loss may surprise you. A hearing impairment can lead to more than just having to turn up the volume. From depression and anxiety to cognitive decline, a hearing loss can cause psychological, emotional, physical,...
10 Celebrities With Hearing Loss
What You and Rob Lowe Might Have in Common Hearing loss affects everyone — even the rich and famous. The hearing loss issues of these celebrities shine a light on the different ways you can lose your hearing and how...
10 Jobs That Can Cause Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss does work on your hearing — this is your guide to America’s loudest jobs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the...
The 4 Different Types of Tinnitus
Tinnitus: Common, Constant, Treatable, and Manageable Tinnitus sounds different to everyone, so it makes sense that there are four different types: subjective, objective, neurological, and somatic. Tinnitus is a fairly common medical malady that presents in a variety of ways....
Protect Your Hearing Health During Flu Season
The colder months inevitably carry with them an increased risk of contracting the flu, a common ailment that can have an unexpected impact on your hearing health. At one time or another, we all come down with the flu. The...