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Cancer and Hearing Loss: A Personal Look

Cancer and hearing loss. The two are more closely related than one might think. In honor of Breast Cancer...

Posted on: 10/06/2015

The Benefits of Active Aging

There’s an old saying that with age comes wisdom. But so too does hearing loss and possibly cognitive...

Posted on: 09/25/2015

What sounds would you miss with hearing loss?

There are varying degrees of hearing loss, but with each comes increased difficulty or loss of certain...

Posted on: 09/10/2015

Hunting and Hearing Loss

Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times for men in America. But, shooting any type of...

Posted on: 08/31/2015

How to Tell Others About Your Hearing Loss

“It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps...

Posted on: 08/21/2015

Hearing Loss and Listening Fatigue: Part 1

I have friends who get up at 5 a.m., go to the gym, work eight hours, and party until midnight; they can...

Posted on: 07/27/2015

Should You Wear Earplugs at Night?

Audiologist Joan McKechnie works for UK based Starkey hearing aids vendor HearingDirect.com. Joan is...

Posted on: 07/24/2015

6 Tips for Summer Hearing Aid Care

Summertime is upon us and that means sunny days, warm weather and lots of time spent outside! But for those...

Posted on: 07/01/2015

The Importance of Teaching Kids About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss isn’t something kids learn about in school, so when they come face-to-face with a child...

Posted on: 06/24/2015

How to Clean and Take Care of your Ears

When it comes to taking care of our bodies we know how important it is to exercise regularly, see the...

Posted on: 06/05/2015

Introducing Relax, New Tinnitus Relief App

According to the American Tinnitus Association, about 50 million Americans experience the ringing, buzzing...

Posted on: 05/18/2015

Binaural Benefit: The Importance of Two Hearing Aids

The physical attributes of the human body are largely symmetrical. Humans have two ears, two eyes, two...

Posted on: 05/07/2015

Warning Signs of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition and early signs of hearing loss are...

Posted on: 04/23/2015

Types, Causes and Treatment of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can develop at any age and can be caused by many different factors. But did you know that only...

Posted on: 03/23/2015

Directionality: What Is It and Why Should You Care?

Hearing is an amazing process. At the most basic level, your ears receive sound, which travels down your...

Posted on: 02/23/2015

Do Men and Women Listen Differently?

As an audiologist who has spent countless hours counseling couples before and after hearing aid fittings,...

Posted on: 02/13/2015

Introducing Z Series

We’re excited to announce the debut of our newest product line, Z Series™! Good health is...

Posted on: 01/05/2015

The Important Role Spatial Awareness Plays in Hearing

Have you ever thought about how your brain chooses which sounds to focus on in loud environments like...

Posted on: 09/09/2014

What's Inside a Hearing Aid

Today’s hearing aids are smaller and more powerful than ever before. But don’t let the small...

Posted on: 07/18/2014

The Surprising Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss

“What?” “Huh?” “Pardon me?” “Would you mind repeating what you...

Posted on: 05/23/2014