Simple Ways to Maintain Hearing Health Over the Holidays
The holidays are full of joyous noise: family members gathering together, silverware clinking on dinner plates, holiday music and much more. You want to enjoy this jubilant atmosphere to the fullest, and to do that, you need to take care of your hearing health. Caring for hearing health is multifaceted, because hearing health itself is…
When To Schedule a Hearing Test
Regular doctor’s appointments are a part of life. Most people know that they need to see their dentist or primary care provider twice a year, but fewer people consider how often they should schedule a hearing test. The Importance of Hearing Tests Hearing loss affects nearly 20% of the global population.[1] Despite how common the…
Best Practices for Everyday Noise Protection
From the music through your headphones to the screech of steaming milk in Café Hey, the world can be a pretty noisy place sometimes. With approximately 5% of the world’s population living with noise-induced hearing loss,1 finding ways to minimize your exposure to sound levels that can harm your hearing is crucial. How We Define…
Tips for Safe Listening at Sporting Events
Fall sports season is here, and if you’re a football, soccer or hockey fan, you might be getting excited about attending or watching your favorite teams’ games. In the middle of all the fun of buying concession stand nachos or throwing watch parties at home, don’t forget to practice a few ear protection tips to…
Encouraging Loved Ones to Get Their Hearing Checked
It can be tough to watch someone you love deal with hearing loss, and it can be even tougher if they refuse to seek help for the condition. Shouted conversations, repeated words, misunderstandings and too-loud televisions are frustrating for anyone. Your loved one may need some encouragement from their support network. As part of National…
How Hearing Tests Detect Problems Before They Become Serious
Hearing tests detect hearing loss, but of course, you know that. What may be more surprising is that hearing tests can sometimes offer insights into your overall health. Our bodies are complex, and our organs and systems work together in unexpected ways. The Complexity of Health Your auditory system is made up of your ears,…
How to Prepare for Your Next Hearing Appointment
One of our recent blog posts outlined why regular hearing appointments are critical for your health and why you need to stay on top of scheduling them. Therefore, we hope you have a hearing appointment scheduled to update your audiogram and check in with your audiologist. If you do, that’s wonderful! Here are some ways…
What to Expect During a Professional Hearing Test
A hearing test is a critical step in determining the state of your hearing health and beginning treatment for hearing loss, if necessary. It’s estimated that almost 30 million American adults could benefit from hearing aids1, and you’ll need a hearing test to determine if you’re one of them. We understand that a new health…
How Regular Hearing Screenings Support Long-Term Wellness
Just like you go to your primary care provider, your dentist and your eye doctor regularly, you should also prioritize seeing an audiologist for a hearing screening regularly. It’s probably obvious that hearing tests support your hearing health, but hearing health has been linked to many aspects of overall wellness. The Effects of Untreated Hearing…
Why Early Spring Is the Perfect Time for a Hearing Test
Spring is such a lovely time of year, and it’s wonderful to watch the world come back to life after a cold winter. This is a perfect time of year to slough off the winter blues, refresh your routines and feel yourself bloom along with the flora. To that end, it’s a great idea to…