News, tips and helpful information related to hearing loss
Many of the cafes and restaurants you visit every day are noisy places. With chatting customers, music in the background, and the sound of clattering plates coming from the kitchen, modern-day restaurants can be very loud. In a crowded restaurant it can be hard to hear what the person sitting across the table has said, and you find yourself shouting …
Have you recently noticed changes in your hearing health, or have you just learned that you have a hearing loss? You may feel confused as to the next steps you need to take, or wonder if treating your hearing loss is worthwhile. Afterall, you don’t think your hearing loss is very severe, and you may not realize how it’s affecting …
Everyone knows that exercise is important for your overall health and well being. Staying active helps you maintain a healthy body weight, reduces your risk of diabetes, improves bone health and mobility, and helps you manage your heart health. Did you know that physical activity is also linked to your hearing health? Recent research shows a possible link between exercise …
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a movie night with your family, and seeing a long-anticipated film on the big screen with a bag of delicious popcorn. Seeing a movie is a great way to beat the cold in winter, and stay cool in the summer, but did you know that the movie theatre could be causing hearing loss? What is …
Hearing loss has a lot of negative consequences. You know hearing loss makes it more difficult to communicate, and you struggle to follow conversations in crowded coffee shops. However, hearing loss isn’t just about communicating. Recent studies have found that seniors with a hearing loss are far less mobile than their hearing peers. This lowers their overall quality of life, …
Do you have hearing loss? Along with diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions faced by older Americans. You want to enjoy your retirement in great health, and looking after your hearing health will help you manage you overall health and well being, and improve your quality of life. You’ll enjoy all …
Are you worried about your hearing health? Have you found it more difficult that usual to follow conversations, or have you been asking your friends to repeat themselves? Were you startled to see emergency lights behind you, but didn’t seem to hear the sirens until the vehicle was on your bumper? If you’ve been avoiding a hearing test, now is …
With the past decade comes a digital revolution in hearing aids. This new generation of hearing aids brings with it astounding power and nuance, alongside sleek and discrete design. What exactly is digital hearing technology, what are it’s features and what can we expect for the future of hearing aids? Analog Vs. Digital While Analog and Digital hearing aids both …
How prepared are you for a weather emergency? If a major storm, or earthquake hits the city, do you already know what you will do? Disasters are always unexpected, but taking the time to prepare for an emergency before it happens can give you peace of mind to help you stay safe during a crisis. Hearing the Alerts A weather …
Ménière disease is a disorder of the inner ear that affects balance and hearing. This condition is characterized by sudden episodes of extreme dizziness, a buzzing sound in the ears known as tinnitus, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ears, and fluctuations in hearing. Episodes often are implicated with nausea and vomiting, and they can completely disrupt daily …
