Hearing loss is relatively common in the USA — around 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America — and hearing tends to get naturally worse with age. While hearing loss affects people in different ways, if you’re experiencing any problems, better understanding the degree of […]
Category: Hearing Health
Do You Have Temporary or Permanent Hearing Loss? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
Do you find that you have difficulty hearing? A myriad of causes can lead to hearing loss such as age, trauma, viral infections, exposure to loud noise, and more. Depending on the cause, your hearing loss can be temporary or permanent. Hearing loss is a decrease in your ability to hear or understand speech and […]
Hearing Help for Veterans: How to Get VA Benefits And Compensation
Did you know that veterans are one of the most common demographics with hearing loss? According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), hearing loss and tinnitus (a constant ringing or buzzing in the ear) are the most prevalent service-related injuries that veterans experience — as a result of routine exposure to loud noise […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About High-Frequency Sensorineural Hearing Loss
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]