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 […]
Why You Should Accompany Your Significant Other to Their Hearing Check Up
If a loved one has a hearing exam coming up, one of the most useful things you can do for them is to accompany them to the appointment. Here are five reasons why: 1. Many people are nervous about their hearing appointments. Like any other kind of exam, it can cause anxiety, and the prospect […]
Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Hearing Aids at Costco
Hearing health is a huge market, and it’s no wonder that big players like Costco have entered the game. Much like they’ve done with vision, they now offer hearing tests and hearing aids to their customers. Many people who are already used to shopping at Costco and know about their great customer service and pricing […]
How To Manage Tinnitus and Improve Your Daily Life
Characterized by ringing or buzzing in the ears, tinnitus can be a frustrating and challenging condition to live with. Although people with tinnitus can often ‘hear’ noises, these sounds don’t have an external cause. As a result, people with tinnitus typically experience on-going irritation due to the presence of a sound that isn’t really there. […]
3 Resolutions for Better Hearing in 2021
If you’re already planning your New Year resolutions, be sure to include prioritizing your hearing health in 2021. Many people focus on fitness and wellness at the start of the year, but millions overlook their hearing. However, these three simple resolutions can transform your well-being and protect your hearing health in 2021: 1. Wear Hearing […]
The Role of Stress in Hearing Loss
Something we talk about often on this blog is how much the scientific community still doesn’t know about hearing loss and its relation to other health factors. For example, stress can exacerbate hearing loss, and, in turn, hearing loss can create more stress and can ultimately be detrimental to a person’s physical health. One of […]
Fitting Hearing Aids for Children: Special Considerations
Having an appropriately audiologically fit hearing aid is one of the most important things for a successful outcome when wearing hearing aids. Fit determines not only the patient’s physical comfort level (and therefore likelihood of actually wearing the hearing aid) but also the actual sound quality and functioning of the hearing aid. Because children grow […]
Why Ear Candling Is Not a Safe Way to Clean Your Ears
Our ears naturally produce wax as a protection mechanism. Wax is secreted by the outer portion of the ear canal, and coats the canal and tiny hairs in it, helping to trap dust and other debris before they can make their way into the inner canal. The wax and trapped debris is slowly pushed out, […]
The 3 Types of Hearing Loss and What You Need to Know About Them
Nearly half a billion people in the world have major hearing loss. This number is expected to grow with the population. Hearing loss in adults, especially older adults, is quite common. Over the course of a single decade, your chances of hearing loss jump from 33% at the age of 65 to almost 50% at […]