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 »
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Use Audiobooks to Hone Your Hearing
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Encouraging Tinnitus Research
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 »
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Tips to Help You Live Longer With Hearing Loss
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 »
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Aviation and Your Ears
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 »
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Protect Your Hearing This Summer — At Any Age!
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 »
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6 Fun Facts About Ears and Hearing
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 »
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Dementia & Hearing Loss Go Hand in Hand. What Can You Do?
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 »
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Orfield Labs Quiet Chamber
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 »
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Don’t Wait to Diagnose Auditory Processing Disorder
A pediatric audiologist disagrees with the general philosophy of waiting until a child turns 7 to evaluate for auditory processing disorder. I’m often faced with parents of young children who struggle in their new school setting. Preschool and kindergarten classrooms started placing more importance on early literacy skills—as well as other academic, social and behavioral … Read More »
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Causes of Ear Itching
Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It Next to pain, itching is probably the most uncomfortable physical sensation. It is annoying, distracting, and in some cases, absolutely maddening. When that itching occurs in a place you can’t reach, it can be difficult to find relief, and your ear canals are the most … Read More »