Surprising Benefits of Hearing Aids
Roughly 30 million Americans are suffering from hearing loss, but only a fraction of people who would benefit from hearing aids are currently using them. This is unfortunate not only because hearing aids help you better comprehend speech and sound, but they have many other surprising benefits as well. Less Anxiety and Depression People who…
Untreated Hearing Loss Can Cause Mayhem With Your Health
We tend to think of hearing loss as a stand-alone issue, but the truth is hearing loss can have a profound impact on the rest of our bodies and minds. People with hearing loss might put off going to an audiologist for some time, and as they do this – they may notice some other…
How To Find An Affordable Hearing Aid
There are around 28.3 million adults in the USA that could benefit from wearing a hearing aid. That 28.3 million accounts for about 12% of the total adult population in America. It’s not just those with hearing loss that can benefit from the use of a hearing aid either. People who have tinnitus can also…
How Body Language Helps You Communicate
Non-verbal communication designates during an exchange between two people any communication that does not use speech. We also talk about body language, which can involve elements as diverse as tone, posture or even the position of the hands. This dimension of non-verbal communication is very important. It has a huge influence on the perception that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What Does My Hearing Aid Warranty Cover?
Hearing aids are one of the most expensive pieces of equipment that people buy, which is why you want to make sure that they are well taken care of. When you purchase a hearing aid from an audiologist, they will offer you a warranty on your device. However, many people don’t understand what their warranty…
Are There Side Effects Wearing Hearing Aids?
If you’ve recently been told you’re in need of hearing aids, and you’re not sure about whether they’re the right choice for you, it’s important to consider all pros and cons. After all, we all know just how beneficial a pair of hearing aids can be, and it’s best to talk through this decision with your own…
Top Earwax Dos And Don’ts
It seems that everybody has their own special process with their earwax. In many cases, people are just doing what they were told by their parents, who in turn were only doing what they were told by their parents. Alas, while earwax might not sound like a big deal when it comes to your overall…