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[Infographic] Hearing loss by the numbers
How many friends do you have on Facebook? 25? 150? 500+? Mathematically speaking, if you have even just...
Posted on: 05/03/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Work-related hearing loss is common
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “occupational hearing loss is one...
Posted on: 04/27/2018
All Ears: Do hearing tests hurt?
This might be the shortest blog ever. Why? Because the answer is no, a hearing test will not...
Posted on: 04/25/2018
Head banging can lead to ears ringing
What do musicians like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Chris Martin and Beethoven have in common? All have (or...
Posted on: 04/24/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Some antidepressants may worsen tinnitus
The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)....
Posted on: 04/20/2018
Enhance hearing with hearing aid accessories
A hearing aid is a personal amplification device designed to work in a radius up to 12 feet around the...
Posted on: 04/18/2018
Did Fred and Wilma hear better than us?
The Flintstones were fictional prehistoric cartoon characters of course, but did you know a recent study...
Posted on: 04/17/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing aids are a well-established treatment option for tinnitus
If you’ve done research on tinnitus, you’ve probably discovered that, unfortunately, there is...
Posted on: 04/13/2018
Why earwax doesn’t worry our hearing aids
Hearing aids are constantly exposed to moisture, wax and other foreign materials. As with any high-tech...
Posted on: 04/11/2018
Your search for the best rechargeable hearing aids is over
Since coming out in February, our new Muse iQ Rechargeable hearing aids have been in high demand. No doubt...
Posted on: 04/10/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Tinnitus affects everyone differently
According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), approximately 50 million Americans experience...
Posted on: 04/06/2018
Is there a cure for tinnitus?
As a hearing healthcare provider, I regularly get asked about a cure for tinnitus. Trust me, if there was...
Posted on: 04/04/2018
Your hearing aids can help enhance watching movies
Were you aware that you can enjoy better hearing at the movie theater courtesy of your hearing aids?...
Posted on: 04/03/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia
Numerous studies over the years have looked into the link between age-related hearing loss and cognitive...
Posted on: 03/30/2018
Hearing aids have never been easier to use
I recently went to purchase a new TV. Should be pretty easy right? I walked into the store, talked with the...
Posted on: 03/27/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive issues
Several years’ worth of research from numerous institutions has linked untreated hearing loss to a...
Posted on: 03/23/2018
Can hearing aids hurt my ears?
After purchasing a new pair of shoes, you no doubt notice that the shoes feel stiff or snug. Typically,...
Posted on: 03/21/2018
What are the best earplugs for concerts?
How exciting is it when you are standing in a crowd chatting with your friends, waiting in anticipation and...
Posted on: 03/20/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Johns Hopkins study links hearing loss and dementia
A 2011 study by Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institute on Aging found that adults with hearing...
Posted on: 03/16/2018
Cognitive decline & hearing loss: is there a link?
Hearing loss is one of the most common health concerns in the world. An estimated two-thirds of adults over...