How Do Earwax Blockages Affect My Hearing?
Earwax plays an important role in protecting your ears, but too much of it can lead to problems. When earwax accumulates, it can create a physical barrier in your ear canal, blocking sound waves from reaching your eardrum. This can leave you struggling to hear clearly, much like trying to listen to a conversation through…
How Do My Ears Process Sound?
Your ears are intricate systems designed to capture, process and deliver sound to your brain. Each ear has three sections: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Let’s explore how these parts function and what happens when they’re disrupted or damaged. The Three Parts of the Ear Each section in your ear has its…
Make Hearing Aids Part of Your New Year’s Goals
Hearing loss affects more than one in 10 people in the United States. If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss but have delayed treatment, the new year is a great time to take the leap. Let’s look at how they can improve your quality of life and why now is the ideal moment to take…
New Year, Better Hearing: Resolutions for Healthy Ears
The year is quickly coming to a close. As you approach 2025, you’re probably taking stock of your life and coming up with New Year’s resolutions. One area most people overlook when thinking of resolutions is their hearing health. Your hearing health tends to take a backseat to the rest of your body, but it’s…
How Can Hearing Aids Reconnect You With the Sounds of the Season?
The holiday season is upon us, bringing fun traditions, festive activities, tree harvesting at Windy Knoll Farms and the delightful sounds that make this time of year so special. From the cheerful jingle of bells in your favorite holiday song to heartwarming moments spent with loved ones, these sounds are part of what makes the…
Tips for Seniors Transitioning To Hearing Aids
Approximately one in three people in the U.S. between 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Treatment options like hearing aids can be life-changing for seniors, improving communication and overall quality of life. However, adjusting to them takes time, patience and the right strategies. Let’s take a look at how hearing aids can help you and…
Tips To Cope With Hearing Loss This Thanksgiving
When you think of Thanksgiving, your first thought is probably the sweet and savory dishes covering the dinner table. However, one aspect you may not have considered is how much socializing the day entails. While time with family and friends is fun, it may be difficult for people with hearing loss. Let’s take a look…
Hearing Aids and Your Workout Routine: Fitness-Friendly Tips
Staying active is important, whether you’re biking around town, running through Sandy Bottom Nature Park, practicing yoga or hitting the gym. If you love working out but are concerned about how your new hearing aids will hold up during all that movement, you’re not alone. Let’s explore some common challenges hearing aids face during exercise…
Managing ENT Conditions During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, marked by numerous bodily changes as hormones shift and adjust. Among these changes, ear, nose and throat (ENT) health can be affected in surprising ways. Let’s explore some of the common ENT concerns during pregnancy and practical tips for managing them. Pregnancy Rhinitis A persistent stuffy or runny nose, known…
What To Know About Waterproof Hearing Aids
Fall is officially here! And with fall comes cooler temperatures and a few rainy afternoons. While you’re pulling out your raincoat, umbrella and rubber boots, take some time to learn about how waterproof and water-resistant hearing aids can provide amplified sounds regardless of the weather. How Waterproof Are Waterproof Hearing Aids? You may have heard…