High-frequency sensorineural hearing loss causes problems with hearing high-pitched sounds — frequencies of 2,000 Hz or higher. It can affect people of all ages, but is commonly connected to age-related hearing loss, or hearing loss due to a one-time loud noise exposure. What are the symptoms? If you have high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, you may […]
Will New Biden Rules Make It Easier to Buy Hearing Aids?
On 9 July, President Joe Biden’s executive order instructed the Health and Human Services Secretary to expedite a rule that will allow Americans to purchase hearing aids over the counter rather than by prescription. The goal is to open up the industry to more competition and thus reduce prices. The President directed the U.S. Department […]
How to Read an Audiogram
A diagnostic hearing test is the first step on your way towards better hearing health. However, after you take your hearing exam results home, reading the audiogram chart that displays your results and understanding all the numbers and figures can be confusing. Here’s our comprehensive guide to help you understand the results of your hearing […]
Is Your Ear Ringing During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life. However, while expectant mothers are generally basking in the pregnancy glow, in the meantime, some side effects can often make these nine months challenging. Nausa, fatigue, back pain, and cravings are the usual suspects, but there are two lesser-known side effects that often get overlooked: tinnitus […]
Supporting Someone with Tinnitus: How to Help Your Loved One Feel Better and Get Relief
Watching a loved one suffer from a debilitating health condition can make you feel powerless. All you want to do is help them, but you may not know how. Tinnitus can have a major effect on a person’s quality of life. It can cause stress, anxiety, and in some cases, even insomnia. Tinnitus is a […]
Top 10 tips to Know Before Buying Your Hearing Aids
Cheerful bird song, punch lines, and sweet sentiments from your loved ones. There are so many sounds in life you surely don’t want to miss. If you think that you might be experiencing hearing loss, a hearing aid is the most powerful investment you can make in your quality of life. But with so many […]
How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Child’s Quality of Life
As effective communication is crucial in childhood development, untreated hearing loss can have a major impact on the entire life of a child. Firstly, it can cause delayed language and speech development, which usually results in lower academic achievement. Secondly, communication difficulties can often lead to social isolation and poor self-esteem. The combination of low […]
How AI Has Made Hearing Aids Better Than Ever
The digital revolution has had an impact on hearing aids just as much as it has changed everything else about our lives. Once upon a time, hearing aids were analog devices, consisting of a basic microphone and amplifier. Now, complex algorithms can actually change how sound is picked up and transmitted in different situations, all […]
Why You Should Get Your Hearing Aids Fitted by an Experienced Audiologist
When talking about hearing aids, the focus often tends to be on the technology aspect of things. And indeed, the last few years have brought forward an amazing list of new features: bluetooth connectivity, mobile phone adjustment menus, rechargeable hearing aids, etc. But the more crucial aspect of the effectiveness of hearing aids is often […]
COVID-19 and Your Hearing: What You Need to Know
The novel COVID-19 outbreak changed the field of healthcare forever. Now, researchers are investigating whether the disease has long-term effects even after a patient recovers. One interesting field of study is COVID-19’s potential link to hearing loss. For obvious reasons, this topic has not been a priority, but now some small studies are coming out […]