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#HearingFactFriday: Ignoring hearing loss comes at a price
In a March 2018 fact sheet about hearing loss, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that...
Posted on: 07/27/2018
Subtle hearing loss in young adults can alter brain function
New research found that young people with subtle hearing loss are altering their brain function in ways...
Posted on: 07/26/2018
#HearingFactFriday: You have a one-in-three chance of having hearing loss by age 65
We’ve written before about how the likelihood of hearing loss increases as we age. Age-related...
Posted on: 07/20/2018
All Ears: Why do I want a wireless hearing aid?
Great question — and your timing is perfect. After a recent trip to the gym, I came to the sad...
Posted on: 07/18/2018
#HearingFactFriday: You should test your hearing if you’ve been exposed to loud noise
The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control, Anne Schuchat, M.D., recently wrote an article...
Posted on: 07/13/2018
Listening activities help you get the most out of your new hearing aids
Unlike glasses, people don’t typically get hearing aids at the first sign of hearing loss....
Posted on: 07/10/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Nearly one in four adults has hearing loss from noise
Just last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) devoted one of their monthly Vital...
Posted on: 07/06/2018
Are earbuds safe to share?
On a recent flight, I looked around and noticed I was the only passenger who didn’t pack headphones....
Posted on: 07/03/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Millions of people could benefit from hearing aids
There are a lot of Americans with hearing loss. Estimates range from between 37.5 million up to 44 million...
Posted on: 06/29/2018
How to record conversations with the TruLink app
A cool but underutilized benefit of our popular TruLink app is the ability to record snippets of...
Posted on: 06/28/2018
How to find a hearing professional
Finding and deciding who to trust with your healthcare can be challenging, and hearing healthcare is no...
Posted on: 06/26/2018
#HearingFactFriday: There is a link between dementia and hearing loss
Recently, a review of over 30 studies — like the 2011 one from Johns Hopkins Medicine cited above...
Posted on: 06/22/2018
All Ears: What are the best hearing aids for me?
The fitting and dispensing of hearing aids is part art and part science. Professionals who are licensed in...
Posted on: 06/19/2018
#HearingFactFriday: You shouldn’t wait to see someone if you suspect hearing loss
Hearing screenings are quick tests to see how well you can hear different sounds. You can screen your...
Posted on: 06/15/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Treating hearing loss can have an impact on income
Research by the non-profit Better Hearing Institute (BHI), looking into the “impact of untreated...
Posted on: 06/08/2018
June is Men’s Health Month
The focus is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems in men and encourage early detection and...
Posted on: 06/07/2018
All Ears: Can earwax cause hearing loss?
In short, yes, earwax can cause hearing loss. But it doesn’t occur as commonly as one might think. In...
Posted on: 06/05/2018
HearingFactFriday: You can have hearing loss before you even realize it
It’s hardly a spoiler alert to tell you the world is a noisy place. From sports venues and...
Posted on: 06/01/2018
What is a telecoil and why do I want one in my hearing aid?
A telecoil or t-coil is a component that is added to hearing aids to expand the function of the hearing...
Posted on: 05/30/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Wearing hearing aids provides many benefits for people with hearing loss
A three year study involving over 800 adults between ages 69-83 confirms there is solid evidence that...