What Ear Shape Can Reveal About Sound Perception
While many people recognize that others have different-sized ears, the actual shape is lost on them. They fail to realize that some people have attached earlobes while others have them detached. They also fail to understand how the shape of someone’s ear affects how...
Types of Hearing Loss and What They Mean
We all recognize how important hearing is. It allows us to enjoy the sounds in our lives, from music and movies to conversations and nature sounds. Our hearing impacts every aspect of our daily lives. If you have started to notice you’re having some difficulty...
Traveling with Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Traveling is so enriching. It exposes us to new cultures, connections, and a wealth of new experiences. It doesn’t matter if it’s a weekend getaway, a day trip to the lake, a family vacation, or a business trip; traveling can be wonderful. However, for those with...
Hearing Loss and Veterans: Understanding the Risks
Our communication skills are directly impacted by our ability to hear. For many of our military veterans, hearing loss is the most common health challenge they face. They may have ringing in their ears or hearing loss due to their unique duties and experiences while...
What Listening Can Teach Us About Empathy and Connection
One of the most powerful ways we have for connecting with others is by listening. Our sense of hearing allows us to connect and understand another person’s emotions and our shared experiences. This helps us to maintain and build lasting relationships. As technology...
Managing Hearing-Related Anxiety with Practical Coping Strategies
While most people understand that hearing loss can create issues in communication, they fail to realize it is far more than that. Hearing loss can lead to frustration and anxiety, which can lead to social discomfort and isolation. A certain amount of anxiety is...
How Hearing Aids are Evolving into Health Tracking Devices
Forget about the bulky, battery-powered hearing aids of the past. Those are in the rearview mirror. The original design was only concerned with helping people hear better. They weren’t considered anything more than an amplifier to help make sounds easier to hear. Now...
Traveling with Hearing Loss: Tips for Trips
Traveling can be incredible. Visiting new places you’ve never been or going back to a favorite vacation spot can all be rejuvenating and help make new memories. However, if you have hearing loss, you might be wary of traveling. While hearing loss can create new...