How hearing aids help me stay connected to the people I love
/“Before, I caught parts of conversations. Now, I get to be part of them.”
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How better hearing can help motivate you toward your best new year
/That little flame inside of us that’s always yearning to try something new—it’s time to believe that it’s there to be fanned: Believe that we are never too old to visit that place, to try that thing, to take that course, or to change course completely. Pair that with our best hearing in the new year, and it’s “go” time.
Read MoreStudy shows constant stress can affect how we hear
/Chronic stress can have systemic effects that can negatively impact our day-to-day lives. For example, when it comes to memory and learning, chronic stress can decrease these cognitive processes, according to the American Brain Foundation
Read MoreHow better hearing brings out the best in holiday traditions
/There’s nothing quite like tradition to solidify the holidays in our hearts. Whether our annual big day involves a kitchen-island happy hour before the big feast or boardgames and takeout with our closest friends, holiday traditions lay the foundation for the moments we want to be present for, remember, and enjoy.
Read MoreResearch finds biological factors influence hearing sensitivity more than age
/Let’s take a look at the study behind this discovery, how the interesting results came to be, and the reasoning behind them.
Read MoreMy 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them
/“I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions that surround hearing aids have followed me throughout my life.”
Read MoreTreating hearing loss may delay dementia for a large number of older adults
/Today’s hearing fact spotlights some of the latest findings to add to the list: A recent study found that hearing loss, from a population perspective, may be accountable for nearly one-third of dementia occurrences in older adults.
Read MoreHow long do hearing aids last?
/Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable.
Read More10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging
/There is one key decision we can make today that can significantly support our overall wellness as we age—get our hearing tested (regularlCancely) and treat any hearing loss we may have.
Read MoreResearchers find earwax may contain indicators of hidden disorders
/First and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting into the eardrum.
Read MoreHow hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health
/It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious.
Read MoreHear me out: How hearing aids keep me wild, active, and free
/“I was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. That could’ve been the end of the story—me, stuck on the sidelines, missing punchlines, instructions, and even the sounds of nature that so many take for granted. But thanks to technology, persistence, and a little grit, that’s not how my story played out.”
Read MoreMen’s Health Month is IN—and stigma is outdated
/Welcome to Men’s Health Month (already in progress)—a time when we raise awareness of preventable health issues in men. And what better time for men everywhere to examine their hearing health and get any hearing issues squared away?
Read MoreWhat is listening fatigue and is it treatable?
/Listening fatigue (also called “listener’s fatigue” or “ear fatigue”) occurs when we strain to hear and interpret sound, and then experience mental, physical, and/or emotional exhaustion as a result.
Read More10 dos and don’ts for communicating with someone with hearing loss
/Whether your loved one is in the early days of adapting to new hearing aids or still thinking about getting their hearing tested, one of the best things you can do for them—and for your relationship—is to support their hearing needs when you communicate with one another.
Read MoreWhy we should monitor our hearing and vision as we age
/Vision loss has joined hearing loss on the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia, according to the latest report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care.
Read MoreHow noise pollution can impact our hearing health
/Let’s face it: Sounds are all around us—but it’s those unrelenting or escalating sounds that can impact not only our hearing, but also our overall health.
Read MoreExploring the connection between hearing loss and balance
/Treating our hearing loss is an important step to take for maintaining our safety, independence, and overall quality of life
Read MoreSix dos and don’ts for wearing hearing aids in winter
/Wintertime—especially if you live in a place where it gets bitterly cold—can be tough on a lot of things: our automobiles, our fingers and toes, and our psyche. But it doesn’t have to be tough on our hearing aids…
Read MoreViruses can lead to longer-term issues, including hearing loss
/With the “sickness season” upon us, there’s no better time to explore the association between hearing loss and COVID-19, an ongoing health issue in the U.S.
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