Intimacy isn’t normally the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hearing aids. We get it. The advertising on these little devices is rather straightforward. Less defined expressions such as poetry, music, and art are more suited to the subject of love. But you might want to start viewing your hearing aid […]
It’s commonly said that hearing loss is a gradual process. That’s part of what can make it quite pernicious. Your hearing gets worse not in huge leaps but by tiny steps. And that can make the gradual decline in your ears challenging to keep track of, particularly if you aren’t watching for it. Because of […]
One way your body delivers information to you is through pain response. It’s not a very enjoyable approach but it can be beneficial. When that megaphone you’re standing near goes too loud, the pain allows you to know that significant ear damage is happening and you instantly (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove […]
If you cut your leg, it heals. If you stub your toe, it may feel painful and swollen but the inflammation will subside, and you’ll feel better pretty soon. Even if you break a bone, when correctly set, it will heal. But what if your hearing is damaged? Can the inner ear heal itself? Will […]
Hearing loss is traditionally considered an older person’s issue – as a matter of fact, it’s estimated that nearly 50% of people aged 75 and older copes with some kind of hearing loss. But despite the fact that in younger people it’s completely preventable, studies show that they too are at risk of developing hearing […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]