Why Television Streamers Still Lead the Way Love watching a good whodunit, checking out your favorite YouTuber’s clips, or having the whole crew over for a sports marathon? Connecting your hearing aids to the TV can transform your sound experience — especially with a dedicated television streamer designed just for your devices. But you may … Read More »
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Connecting Hearing Aids & Your TV
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Hearing Loss and the Great Outdoors
Be Prepared to Tackle Your Outdoor Spring Activities Safely Outdoor activities always guarantee a fun day out, whether hiking, hunting, or relaxing at your campsite. But for those who rely on hearing aids, a little preparation is in order. Not only do hearing aids help you have a seamless and enjoyable time, but they also … Read More »
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5 Ways to Hear Spring in Full Bloom
Make It Your Best Season Yet — Here’s How With so much to explore in spring, are you ready to make the most of it? Longer days, warmer temps, and adventures with family and friends beckon you to connect. Adding to the fun, it’s also an opportunity to dive into new hobbies or spend more … Read More »
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How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
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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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 »