One question we frequently get is if one hearing aid can provide the same benefits as two hearing aids. While a single hearing aid can improve sound quality, it cannot do some of the more …
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 …
Understanding Your Hearing Aids
It can be exhilarating to get hearing aids for the first time. You know there are sounds you haven’t heard in years, and you’re excited to have a social life and quickly understand what people …
What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss and its Causes?
Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. have hearing loss, which significantly impacts them and their loved ones. If you can’t hear well, you can’t fully participate in social events or even have a clear …
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 …
The Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Regular exercise has benefits for people of all ages. Besides boosting our mood, keeping our heart healthy, managing blood sugar levels, and keeping our weight down and our muscles strong, the effects of an exercise …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Help Prevent Falls & Accidents
It becomes more important than ever to stay fit and healthy as we get older. Maintaining your sense of balance is crucial, especially once you approach retirement. Unfortunately, many seniors are hospitalized every year for …
Ignore These Myths about Hearing Loss (and Treat Your Hearing Loss Today!)
What causes hearing loss? Who will tell you if you have hearing loss, and who’re the most at risk? You think you know the answers to these questions, but several myths and misconceptions about hearing …
Tinnitus Affects 1 in 10 Adults in the US
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, found that one in ten US adults has experienced tinnitus in the last 12 months. What is tinnitus? If you’ve ever heard a …
Preparing for Travel with Hearing Aids
The number of people taking flights this summer is expected to surpass last year’s record-breaking numbers, according to Airlines for America (ALPA), the trade association for U.S. airlines. More than 1 million passengers will fly …