The Global Cost of Hearing is a Surprising Number
Hearing loss can have profound effects that impact all aspects of life. Strained communication caused by hearing loss symptoms can take a toll on relationships, social life, work performance, and overall health. This multifaceted impact has associated costs that...
Questions about Your New Hearing Aids Answered
If you have recently gotten new hearing aids or will be soon, you likely have several questions. It is important to know what you can expect with new hearing aids. Learning about the best ways to maintain your device and maximize use not only supports your hearing but...
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, blood sugar levels, and levels are too high. It affects over 30 million individuals in the United States. Approximately 90% of persons with this disease have type 2, which means their bodies don’t create or use...
Hearing Aids are One of the “Secrets of Cognitive Super Agers”
Less than 1% of people in the U.S. live until 100 and beyond. But research finds that people who do, are typically sharp and mentally healthy. Researchers refer to this group of people as cognitive super agers – aging adults (over 70 years old) who have the...
A Link between Hearing Loss & Osteoporosis
Studies show that osteoporosis increases the risk of developing hearing loss. Impacting an estimated 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition that people experience today. Impaired hearing reduces the capacity to detect and process...
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
This month is a great reminder to prioritize your hearing health! Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that people experience today. Learn about the ways you can reduce your risk and protect your hearing health! Loud Noise &...
All About Deviated Septums
Have you been struggling with congestion or noisy breathing? There are many causes for this but one of the most common is a deviated septum. A deviated septum happens when the thin wall between your nasal passages is pushed to one side. Sometimes this condition is...
New Study Shows Link Between COVID-19, Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
One of the causes of hearing challenges is viral infections. Various viruses can produce inflammation that damages components in the inner ear which are critical for processing sound as well as lead to a bacterial (or fungal) infection that causes hearing loss. During...