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    Here’s What You’re Missing When Skipping the Devices Wait — don’t mothball those hearing aids! Even after being properly fitted with technology, some hearing aid users fall out of the habit of wearing their devices. Rather than help the person hear better, live healthier, and engage with the world, the hearing aids sit … Read More »

Turn Up Summer Fun With Hearing Aids People don’t often think “Fun!” when they think of hearing aids. But today’s hearing aids are designed to meet your needs no matter what’s going on. Let’s check out a few ways your hearing aids can actually enhance your fun this summer. Enjoy Group Conversations Outdoors Most hearing … Read More »

Better Hearing Is a Process, Not an Event When you get hearing devices, your hearing improves dramatically. But there’s still plenty of fine-tuning to do. That’s why an experienced hearing care professional schedules follow-ups. As you encounter different environments in your life, you’ll notice sounds that don’t seem quite right. At your follow-ups, your provider … Read More »

Ringing in the Ears: Hope for Tomorrow, Solutions Today If you’ve ever felt the sensation of buzzing, humming, or whooshing in your ears, but no one around you seems to hear it, you’re not alone. It could be tinnitus, a condition experienced by anywhere from 4% to 37% of people around the world. There’s no cure yet, … Read More »

  It’s Not Just About Hearing Hearing loss can affect not only your well-being but your overall quality of life as well. If you have hearing loss, read on for ways to be the happiest, healthiest you. Hearing Loss and Falls Are Linked Research backs up the connection between hearing loss and falls. In one study, … Read More »

What Happens to Your Ears During a Flight? Those moments during the beginning and end of a flight — you can’t hear yourself talk because your ears are plugged up from the pressure? That’s no fun! A question may pop into the minds of travelers — what’s going on inside my ears? Let’s explore what … Read More »

Whether You’re 7 or 70, Hearing Protection Is a Must! Outdoor adventures, music festivals, yard parties … these are all summer events that we look forward to all year! While soaking up the sunshine and reveling in summer fun, it’s important to remember to protect your hearing. From the youngest to the oldest among us, … Read More »

Who Knew Hearing Was So Fascinating? Until you have a problem with your hearing, it’s easy to overlook it. But the world of ears and hearing is far more interesting than you might have thought. Parrots in World War I Parrots can pick out very subtle differences in pitch, tone, and rhythm. They’re also excellent … Read More »

Get the Scoop as We Celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month If asked about the many ways better hearing enhances your life, what comes to mind? For some, it’s the sounds of nature, game night with family and friends, an epic live concert, a critical project at work, or something as simple yet enjoyable as … Read More »

ORFIELD LABORATORIES IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS is the home of a space that was once dubbed “the quietest place on earth” by Guinness World Records. (As of 2015, that title now belongs to a quiet room developed by Microsoft in Washington state). The lab is called an anechoic chamber, meaning there is no echo as the room absorbs 99.99 percent … Read More »