Measuring hearing loss is more complex than it might at first seem. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. You might confuse particular letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters perfectly fine at any volume. It will become more obvious why you notice inconsistencies with your […]
Imagine for a minute you’re a salesperson. Today, you’re on a very important call with a possible client. Numerous representatives from their offices have come together to discuss whether to employ your company for the job. As the call continues, voices rise and fall…and are sometimes hard to hear. But you’re getting most of it. […]
Pizza is a fascinating thing. You can switch the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses on it, but as long as it meets a few basic factors, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is a lot like that. But as long as you have difficulty hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss whether it’s due to genetic […]
What’s the link between hearing loss and dementia? Medical science has found a connection between brain health and hearing loss. Your risk of getting dementia is higher with even mild hearing loss, as it turns out. Scientists think that there may be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. So, how does […]
Tinnitus tends to get worse at night for the majority of the millions of individuals in the US that experience it. But what’s the reason for this? The ringing or buzzing in one or both ears isn’t a real noise but a complication of a medical issue like hearing loss, either permanent or temporary. Of […]
Aren’t there a couple of types of vacation? There’s the kind where you jam every single activity you can into every waking moment. These are the trips that are remembered for years later and are packed with adventure, and you go back to work more exhausted than you left. Then there are the relaxing types […]
Tom is getting a brand new knee and he’s super pumped! Look, as you age, the types of things you look forward to change. He will be capable of moving around more easily and will experience less pain with this knee replacement. So the operation is a success and Tom heads home. That’s when things […]
You’ve likely noticed that when movies or TV shows get really intense, they start using close-ups (possibly even extreme close-ups). This is because more information than you’re likely even consciously aware of is conveyed by the human face. It’s no stretch to say that human beings are extremely facially centered. So it’s no surprise that […]
Once you get accustomed to your hearing aid, it’s difficult to be without it. After all, your hearing aids are important to connect with your world. But just like any technology, though, it will need to be upgraded eventually. The average lifespan of a hearing aid A hearing aid will usually last 3 to 7 […]
Your hearing won’t be just gone one day when you wake up. For most people, hearing loss progresses in degrees, particularly when it is related to aging. You may not realize it’s taking place right away but some indicators do show up earlier. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are discrete. Recognizing them sooner […]
