FOUR FUN FACTS ABOUT ANIMALS: HEARING EDITION
DO CATS ENJOY CAT MUSIC? The answer is yes, cats do enjoy cat music! Read on for details and to learn more quirky facts about hearing in the animal kingdom KATYDIDS HAVE EARS ON THEIR KNEES But not so fast: If you were knee high to a long-horn grasshopper, the type known as a katydid,…
Q&A: LIVE SPEECH MAPPING – 3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Q&A: Live Speech Mapping Q: What is live speech mapping, and how can it help me? A: Excellent question! Live speech mapping is a mechanism for fine‑tuning hearing aids to the specific pitch and volume of your loved one’s voice and other important sounds. The procedure has been around a while, but many people have likely never heard of…
SUPPORT THE MEDICARE AUDIOLOGIST ACCESS AND SERVICES ACT
TOGETHER, LET’S MAKE HEARING AND BALANCE CARE MORE AVAILABLE TO ALL. We’d love to have your support for the proposed Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA)! This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation in Congress could make it easier for community members to access the quality hearing care they need, and you can help. DID YOU KNOW? An estimated…
10 TIPS FOR MANAGING HEARING LOSS | HEARING LOSS DO’S & DON’TS
Hearing loss can seem daunting, with its ability to affect relationships, self‑confidence, physical health, and more. Taking charge of it, however, can go a long way toward keeping you feeling empowered and engaged. START WITH THESE 10 HELPFUL DO’S AND DON’TS: Do’s DO know that you’re not alone. Hearing loss is a growing public-health challenge —…
5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BETTER-HEARING RESOLUTION GOING STRONG
From spending more time with family and friends to taking classes at the local gym, almost everyone makes at least one New Year’s resolution. The catch? Just 8% of resolvers stick to their goals, per a Forbes story referencing University of Scranton research. No worries: If you’re aiming to hear your best in 2020, we’re sharing five…
UNCLOGGED: GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF EAR CONGESTION
Q: WHY DO MY EARS FEEL SO CONGESTED? A: Good question! When folks talk about congestion, most people naturally think about nasal passageways, but ears can feel pretty plugged up, too. Let’s talk about what might be going on when ears seem clogged, how it can affect your hearing, and how you can get some relief….
EARLY HEARING TESTING: 6 REASONS IT MATTERS
There’s an old saying that “Knowing is half the battle,” and that adage couldn’t be truer when it comes to your hearing and quality of life. Hearing loss affects more than your ability to communicate, so we’re sharing six reasons to have your hearing tested sooner rather than later. TOP 6 REASONS TO GET YOUR…
CAUSES OF EAR ITCHING
Next to pain, itching is probably the most uncomfortable physical sensation we experience. It is annoying, distracting, and in some cases, absolutely maddening. When that itching occurs in a place we can’t reach, it can be difficult to find relief. Our ear canals are the most common place unreachable itching occurs, but most of us…
HAVE YOURSELF A HEARABLE HOLIDAY | OUR LIST OF THE BEST WEARABLES
Wearables are commonplace now, from fitness trackers to smart watches. They’re more than just technology you can wear, though: A wearable usually has Bluetooth connectivity as well as sensors that track step count, heart rate, and other biometric data. But in the last few years, wearables have migrated to the ear and to the wish list….
HAND DRYERS: FOR KIDS, BEWARE THE NOISE
It’s no secret that hand dryers installed in public bathrooms can seem rather loud, but we were blown away by a young scientist’s findings when she put the volume levels of 44 automated machines to the test in restrooms across Alberta, Canada. Turns out some of those volumes can do a number on kids’ ears — which are…