How much do you know about the health of your brain? Your brain ages slowly over time, just like every other body part. But there are a few things that can speed up the aging …
Ways to Protect Your Hearing
You’ve heard it a thousand times but it bears repeating: Prevention is better than the cure when it comes to health. People can live longer and healthier lives by taking care of their health. People …
What is Sudden Hearing Loss
Most permanent hearing loss happens slowly over time. It can be caused by getting older, exposure to loud noise for a long time, or a combination of both. Explosively loud sounds can also damage your …
Safety Tips for People with Hearing Loss
As we age, we worry most about staying safe at home. Even though most of our worries are unfounded, taking a few simple precautions is a smart way to prepare for a potentially dangerous situation. …
Avoiding Sounds Harmful to Your Hearing
When you think of people who have trouble hearing, you might think of older adults. Most people who live long enough to be seniors will have hearing loss. There are a lot of people in …
Monitoring Your Daily Exposure to Noise
It’s no surprise that noise can damage your hearing. The louder the noise, the shorter the time you can safely listen to it. Even at low levels over a long period, noise can cause permanent …
All About Hearing Aid Compatible Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing aids can help improve speech comprehension in noisy environments, but there are some situations where an assistive listening device will help. An assistive listening device (ALD) is any device that’s designed to improve your …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
May is one of our favorite months – it is officially Better Hearing and Speech Month! Established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this awareness month helps promote public health education and access. This year’s …
In the Loop: Get the Most out of Your Hearing with Hearing Loop Technology
Hearing technology may have come in leaps and bounds over the past decade, but even the best hearing aid models require some assistance in certain situations. Sound is absorbed and distorted in areas with a …
How Music Can Help Shape the Future of Hearing Health
Do you listen to music every day? Maybe you tune into the radio over breakfast or put on your favorite playlist at work. Music can give you extra energy during a workout or bring you …