You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that just increase the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the root […]
You’re not quite certain why, but you’ve been feeling moody lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier this morning when no one took the time to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was annoying. The other night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn up […]
Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be hard to notice because of how slowly hearing loss usually advances. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. So why should your hearing be any less important than your eyesight? It’s worthwhile to get routine hearing […]
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Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, unintentionally left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the laundry?) Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. Often, you […]
Most individuals are happy with their hearing aids: Based upon one recent survey, when speaking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are satisfied with their results. When speaking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group setting and watching TV, 78% while shopping, and 75% in a restaurant or on the phone. […]
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It’s easy to notice how your body ages over time. You develop wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees start to be a little more sore. Your skin gets a bit saggy in places. Perhaps your eyesight and your hearing both start to fade a little. These indicators are difficult to miss. […]
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Determining hearing loss is more complex than it may at first seem. If you’re dealing with hearing loss, you can probably hear certain things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. Most letters may sound clear at high or low volumes but others, like “s” and “b” could get lost. It will become more […]
For just a moment, imagine that you’re working as a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a really valuable client. Numerous agents from their offices have gathered to talk about whether to hire your company for the job. All of the various voices get a little garbled and difficult to […]
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Isn’t pizza interesting? You can adjust the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses involved, but as long as it meets a few basic factors, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. But as long as you have trouble hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss whether it’s due to genetic factors, age, obstructions, or exposure to […]
What’s the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Brain health and hearing loss have a connection which medical science is starting to understand. Your risk of developing cognitive decline is higher with even mild hearing loss, as it turns out. Researchers believe that there might be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated […]
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