The human body has some fantastic and remarkable abilities. The human body generally has no issue mending cuts, scratches, or broken bones (with a little time, your body can repair the huge bones in your arms and legs). But you won’t be so lucky if the tiny hairs in your ears are compromised. For now […]
If you have hearing aids, you should be capable of hearing, right? When they aren’t working right, it can be downright frustrating, it’s a total “You had ONE job” scenario. The good news is, with regular maintenance, your hearing aids should continue to function efficiently. Before you do anything extreme, consider this list. It might […]
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With chronic tinnitus, it’s not the ringing in your ears that’s the actual problem. The real issue is that the ringing won’t stop. At first, this may be a moderate noise that’s not much more than a little irritating. But after a day or a week or a month, that ringing or buzzing can become […]
Researchers at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) might have cracked the code on one of hearing’s most bewildering mysteries, and the future design of hearing aids could get an overhaul based on their findings. The enduring notion that voices are singled out by neural processing has been debunked by an MIT study. According […]
It seems like all our devices are getting stronger, smarter, and smaller. Generally speaking, the trend is that devices do more and take up less space. This is also true for hearing aids, and it’s not a surprise. Though hearing problems have many different causes, hearing problems are more prevalent among older people, and the […]
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The saying “Music to my ears” may soon have a very different meaning to people suffering from hearing loss. Exposing children to music can have a beneficial effect on hearing as is highlighted by a joint study carried out by the University College London and the University of Helsinki. Gauging Speech-in-Noise Performance Researchers observed 43 […]
The air filled with the sweet smells of cinnamon and nutmeg. Colorful lights of blue, red, and green fill your house with a joyful spirit. You enjoy catching up with your family as your grandchildren sing, dance and play. The holidays are exciting, and you don’t want to miss a beat. Are you ready? Are […]
The holidays are upon us, and large family gatherings and meals in crowded restaurants can be particularly tough for people with hearing loss. Everyone is talking loudly and at the same time. It becomes even more difficult for individuals who have hearing loss when you add other noises like background music, chairs scraping, and dishes […]
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Susan always knew that after she retired she would be living an active lifestyle. She travels a lot and at 68 she’s been to over a dozen countries and is planning many more trips. On some days you’ll find her tackling a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering at a […]
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