Do you have an exercise routine that you love? Whether it’s swimming, running, yoga or a team sport, a regular exercise routine can not only keep you in shape but improve brain health, decrease the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, keep all functions of the body in better condition and improve your ability to do everyday activities. When … Read More
Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
Are you looking forward to trying hearing aids for the first time? If you’ve already been diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be a hard reality to accept, but the good news is that now you have the information to take action and seek treatment. The most common and effective treatment for hearing loss is hearing aids. These tiny electronic … Read More
How Air Pollution Can Contribute to Hearing Loss
Everyone knows that loud noise can damage your hearing, however this isn’t the only risk to our ears we have to navigate in our daily lives. It’s important to understand other risks to hearing loss as well, in order to avoid some of the devastating consequences. Hearing loss is a permanent condition which not only affects our ability to follow … Read More
Hearing Loss among Millennials & Gen Z
A common misconception is that hearing loss only affects older adults. While it is true that the risk of hearing loss increases significantly with age, we are at risk at any stage of life from birth and beyond. In fact, many experts are discovering higher rates of hearing loss in younger generations such as Millennials and Generation Z. Studies show … Read More
Nutrients That Boost Your Hearing Health
We are what we eat. Every dietary choice directly affects our health. Some effects you feel immediately such as the sensation of a perfectly balanced dish or the rush of chocolate as the caffeine and sugar hit our system giving us a short quick burst of energy. Other effects of food develop a little more subtly over time. If you … Read More
Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
Are you considering hearing aids? Perhaps it’s become increasingly difficult to hear and you just can’t wait to improve your ability to follow conversations as well as be more alert out and about in the world. When you get a new pair of properly prescribed eyeglasses the change is immediate. However, hearing aids don’t work quite like that. Many people … Read More
Signs You May Have Tinnitus
It’s not uncommon to experience a ringing in your ears every now and then that seems to be coming from nowhere. Old wives tales explained it as a sign that someone was speaking of you. However, technically this ring is called tinnitus – a phantom sound which affects an estimated 50 million people in the United States. While in most … Read More
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!
Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global campaign raises awareness about hearing loss. Though it is one of the most common health issues people experience, it is widely undertreated. It is estimated that only a third of people who could benefit from treatment actually receive it. The theme … Read More
Tips for Virtual Communication from People with Hearing Loss
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on virtual communication, people with hearing loss face unique challenges in staying connected with loved ones and participating in professional settings. But don’t worry, we have compiled some tips from people with hearing loss to help you navigate virtual communication more effectively. These tips can help not only those with hearing loss, but also … Read More
Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be a difficult thing to detect. It’s like trying to detect a leak in your bathwater. At first, the water level just seems a little lower than usual. But over time, they both become more and more empty, and you find yourself getting colder. The same is true for hearing loss. It can creep up on you … Read More