Wherever we are, our technology has gotten “smart,” from the smartphones in our pockets, to our smart TVs and smart meters. But what does it mean for a device to be “smart?” Smart devices can communicate each other, either via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or another wireless connection. Even our hearing aids are getting smarter! Modern hearing …
How much exercise do you get in a typical week? Whether it’s a run around the block, a long walk around the mall or a trip to the gym, we all know that movement is good for our bodies, but did you know it may be good for your hearing as well? Recent studies have …
When people begin looking into hearing aids, a top concern is often how it will change their image. They tend to wonder what people will think when they see them wearing hearing aids. Hearing aids do have a stigma, which can be a pretty big deterrent to getting them. Hearing aids have a lot of …
Dealing with hearing loss irritating, and it can hamper productivity at work as well as social life. But it doesn’t end there; you may not know it, but hearing loss can also be linked with health problems, and it’s important to understand this to prevent further complications. Babies and Young Children Out of all age …
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Hearing aids are great to help us navigate the world independently–they can make a big difference in the life of a hearing loss sufferer. If you have hearing aids you have probably become reliant on them. If they suddenly malfunction, you may have no idea what to do. Fortunately, there are some easy fixes …
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Are you sensitive to sounds and noises that don’t seem to bother anyone else? Are certain pitches unbearable to you? If so, you may suffer from some degree of hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is a disorder in which the affected person has is very sensitive to sounds in the normal range of pitch and volume. If the …
Hearing loss is a very common ailment for the average American adult. Even despite this, only one in five people with hearing damage take steps to address or remedy the problem. Since permanent hearing damage cannot be reversed, it is imperative prevent damage before it becomes too severe. The best way to do this is …
Hearing loss is a very common ailment among American adults. Even so, only about 20% of sufferers of hearing damage will take any action to address it. Since permanent hearing damage is not reversible, it is crucial to halt the progress of hearing loss by getting a diagnosis and treatment as early as possible. Step …
Hearing loss is an inconvenience that can interfere with social life and affect productivity at work, but did you know that there are also other health implications connected with hearing damage? Hearing Loss in Babies and Young Children Hearing loss in newborns and children are often the most damaging to a person’s life of development …
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If you are having a problem with your ears or your hearing, you may wonder which ear doctor you should visit: an audiologist or an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor? Sometimes the distinction can be a bit confusing. They are both specialists dealing with the ears. The difference between an ENT and an audiologist: An …
