Hearing loss is common, particularly as we age. Hearing loss is also irreversible in most cases, so prevention is key. Here are a few ways you can prevent hearing loss and keep yourself hearing for as long as possible. Protection There are many places we are exposed to noise: restaurants, clubs, concerts, sporting events… even …
Are Your Hearing Devices “Smart?”
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 …
CAN EAR BUDS DAMAGE HEARING?
How many pairs of ear buds do you have? Ear buds are great: inexpensive, tiny, and easy to use, these little speakers can help you enjoy music, TV shows, radio and even telephone conversations anywhere you go. There is one drawback to ear buds, however: they are causing hearing damage in people of all ages. …
GET MOVING TO PREVENT HEARING LOSS!
We all know that hearing often declines with age. In the United States, about 33% of adults over 65 experience some kind of hearing loss. Hearing loss can affect our lives at many levels: from impaired communication, lessened enjoyment of music and other entertainment, and a less active social life. Hearing loss can also affect …
How Smart Are Your Hearing Devices?
Do you have a smartphone? How about a smart TV or smart meter outside your home? Everywhere we look, our technology has gotten “smart.” What does “smart” mean, exactly? It means our devices can communicate wirelessly with other devices, whether through Wi-Fi, bluetooth or a cellular or other connection. Every technology in our lives is …
YOUR HEARING LOSS MAY BE MAKING YOU MORE THAN A LITTLE TIRED
Some people seem to have boundless energy, tackling a full day of work meetings and going out for drinks and dinner afterwards, then talking about all their weekend adventures. Others, however, have trouble making it through the day at work and can think of nothing better than going home and resting all evening and on …
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DEMENTIA AND HEARING LOSS MAY BE RELATED: WHAT YOU CAN DO
Many people expect to experience hearing loss as we age: it happens to everyone, right? Hearing loss is not normally considered a major health issue when aging, but what if hearing loss causes other, serious issues such as Alzheimer’s and dementia? Studies have found links between hearing loss, communication difficulties, and mental decline. This makes …
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YOU CAN TEACH YOUR BRAIN TO LISTEN BETTER
We may hear with our ears, but we listen with our brains. Our ears hear sounds, but it is our brains that interpret that sound to make it understandable to us. The good news is that with just a little effort you can train your brain in active listening to develop your communication skills. Communicating …
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COULD GENE THERAPY REVERSE HEARING LOSS?
Hearing loss is a growing epidemic: it is estimated that one billion people worldwide will experience hearing loss at some time in their lives. In order to find a solution to this problem, technology has been advancing in the field of audiology with hearing aids, cochlear implants and other devices to assist with hearing loss …
WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO PREVENT HEARING LOSS?
The ability to hear and communicate is a valuable commodity, so preserving and protecting that ability is an important endeavor. Everyone is at risk for hearing loss at some point in life, and learning how to prevent hearing loss before it happens is key, because hearing damage cannot be reversed once it has already happened. …
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