Ways That Hearing Aids Can Help You at Work
Untreated hearing loss can complicate your life in many different ways. In addition to making it harder to hear, it can cause feelings of anxiety and depression and even increase your risk of cognitive decline. It also may affect your earning potential. A study published in 2016 found that controlling for other factors like “education,…
Hearing Aids Keep You Connected to Others
One of the biggest consequences of untreated hearing loss is that it makes it harder to communicate and socialize with others. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids allows you to stay connected and keep your relationships with others strong. Hearing Loss Affects Your Confidence When Interacting with Others Hearing loss makes it much more…
How to Make the Most of This Summer with Hearing Aids
If you’re dealing with hearing loss this summer, you’re not alone; approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. Experiencing hearing loss doesn’t have to slow you down over summer. Follow our tips below to make the most of this summer with hearing aids. Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry There’s nothing more refreshing on…
A Tipping Point: How Hearing Aids Can Help with Balance
Many researchers believe that treating hearing loss with hearing aids could help reduce the risk of falls. In fact, one small study suggests that wearing hearing aids could help improve balance because we use sound information to help us with stability. We review more about this study below. About the Study The study, entitled “The…
What Are At-Home Sleep Studies?
If you visit a sleep specialist for problems related to falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling unrested after a “full” night’s sleep, they may prescribe a sleep study to learn more about the nature of your symptoms. Sleep studies may be conducted in the doctor’s office, but at-home sleep studies are becoming increasingly popular. What…
How Helpful Are Hearing Aid Apps?
Whether you’re trying to shop online, record the distance of a run or find a new recipe to try out, there’s an app for that. You may be surprised to learn that there are even apps for hearing aids. Below is an overview of what types of hearing apps are available and what helpful features…
How Many Hearing Aids Are Needed to Treat Hearing Loss?
Nobody is pleased to hear the news that they have hearing loss and will need to begin wearing a hearing aid. It is especially upsetting for some to learn that they actually need to invest in two hearing aids. Rest assured that if your audiologist recommended two hearing devices, they’re not trying to pull one…
The Pros and Cons of Common Hearing Aid Styles
If your audiologist has determined that you would benefit from the use of hearing aids, the next step is to select the right hearing aid for you. There are many styles available, which can be overwhelming for some. Fortunately, your audiologist will guide you every step of the way. To help you prepare for this…
How Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition that describes a ringing, roaring, hissing, clicking, whistling or whooshing sound in the ears that has no external sound source. Approximately 50 million Americans – about 15% of the population – experience some degree of tinnitus. There is no cure for tinnitus, but there are many management options available; the most…
New Research Shows Promise for Developing New Cells in Inner Ear
Good news! Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) conducted a recent study to uncover how an essential protein plays a role in the development of hair cells in the inner ear. This study is promising for people suffering with sensorineural hearing loss, a type of hearing loss currently considered irreversible. How…