Itchy eyes, congestion, sore throat, and … hearing loss? Spring means allergies for many of us — but not so fast, homebodies and people living in colder climates. Indoor allergens abound. Dust mites, pet allergens, mold, and plenty else can get your eyes itching, your nose running — and your ears plugged. In case … Read More »
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How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
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Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?
The Era of DIY Health Screening The do-it-yourself era of health screening is here, along with greater convenience and consumer empowerment. You can check your blood pressure from a pharmacy kiosk, test yourself at home for HIV or colon cancer, or even screen your hearing online. But do online hearing tests work? Let’s take a … Read More »
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Q&A: Water and Hearing Aids
Q: Are my hearing aids really kaput if they get wet? A: If you only knew how often we get this important question. As powerful as they are, hearing aids — like all electronics — have a couple of Achilles’ heels, and one of them is water. The moisture could come from a swimming pool, … Read More »
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National Heart Month: Are Your Ears & Cardio Health Connected?
Take a Closer Look With These 5 Facts What do hearing and your heart have in common? They both help you experience the world in your own unique way. And with National Heart Month celebrated in February, it’s a great time to talk about the importance of taking care of cardiovascular and ear health. They’re … Read More »
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Hearts Are POUNDing for Valentine Season
A Classic Pound Cake Recipe Worth Its Weight in Romance Baking for your partner is one way to say I love you. Another way is to go get your hearing tested! Hearing aids don’t suggest romance … but the proven link between better hearing and better relationships does! Relationships encompass everyone — from coworkers and friends … Read More »
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How Better Hearing Improves Romance
Hear With All Your Heart “My Darling Gave Me Hearing Aids for Valentine’s Day” will never climb the Billboard charts. It’s not even a real song. But the sentiment is spot on. Hearing aids don’t suggest romance. The proven link between better hearing and better relationships does, though. And “relationships” means everyone, from the cashier … Read More »
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Hearing Aids May Help Cut Mortality Risk
Research Adds New Dimension to Importance of Optimal Ear Health An estimated 1 in 5 people worldwide have some form of hearing loss, but only a fraction of those who can benefit from hearing aids actually use them. This means that millions of the more than 1.5 billion children and adults who could be helped may be … Read More »
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You Need Hearing Aids. Now What?
It turns out I need hearing aids. What’s my next step? A: Hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all devices, so your question is a good sign you’re approaching this with the right mindset. Your first step is to confirm you’ve had a complete audiological evaluation. An online “hearing test” can’t determine whether you need hearing aids — it … Read More »
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I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss
How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Among adults aged 70 and … Read More »
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Does Tinnitus Go Away?
That Ringing or Buzzing Isn’t Always Permanent. Get the Facts Here. Q: I’ve been experiencing high-pitched sounds in my head for as long as I can remember. They’re infrequent but kind of disruptive — I might be in the middle of a conversation, and suddenly, this sonic whine erupts in my ear before fading out … Read More »