MAY IS BETTER HEARING MONTH: SPRING INTO IT WITH LESS NOISE, MORE JOY
Ahhh, spring! As power tools whir, ball games bloom, and concerts sprout, are your ears protected from the louder sounds of the season? Some noises pack a bigger punch than your ears should take, so for Better Hearing Month this May, we’re sharing three quick tips to keep harmful volumes at bay. TURN DOWN THE…
AI AT YOUR EARS? THE FUTURE’S HERE!
WE’RE TALKING HEARING TECH POWERED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE When thinking about the conveniences artificial intelligence can bring, innovations such as Netflix — a film- and TV-streaming service that can learn and make recommendations based on individual viewing preferences — might come to mind. Other machine-learning offerings such as adaptive thermostats, self-driving cars, voice-operated virtual assistants,…
IT’S ALL CONNECTED: SURPRISING WAYS YOUR HEALTH AFFECTS YOUR HEARING
In honor of World Health Day on April 7, 2019, let’s take a look at some surprising ways your physical health can impact your hearing health. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, consider asking your physician or dentist about these other issues so you can keep on top of your overall health. CARDIOVASCULAR…
TINNITUS-FRIENDLY RECIPES
From sound-based therapies to mindfulness-based exercises, new ways to manage or reduce the sounds associated with tinnitus — a ringing, buzzing, or pulsing that has no external sound source — are being developed every day. Though there’s no cure, treatment options abound. One promising option: nutrition. RECIPES WITH TINNITUS-FRIENDLY INGREDIENTS A growing body of research is…
A FEAST FOR THE EARS: SUPPORTING YOUR HEARING HEALTH THROUGH FOOD
March is National Nutrition Month, and that makes this an especially great time to talk about hearing wellness and nutrition. Never thought about food in relation to your ears? You’re not alone. But considering food is a critical source of elements crucial to healthy skin, muscles, organs, and more, it’s no wonder that nutrition and…
EASY WAYS TO BOOST HEART HEALTH
The human body is complex. So complex, in fact, that some things you read about it might seem downright far-fetched. For example, your heart health affects your hearing health. THE HEART–HEARING LINK That might sound a little squirrelly, but it’s supported by more than six decades of research. How are they connected? Your inner ear is…
HOW PREVALENT REALLY IS HEARING LOSS AMONG AMERICANS AND CANADIANS?
How many people in your life have hearing difficulties? One person? Two people? A handful? No one? The actual number is quite possibly more than you think, because hearing loss — the inability or reduced ability to perceive sounds that enter the ear — is much more common than many realize. In the United States…
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING HEARING AIDS
Buying your first pair of hearing aids can be difficult if you haven’t been taught the terms or types of hearing aids that you can expect. In most cases, an audiologist will assist you from start to finish. From testing your ears to teaching you how to take care and maintain your hearing aids, and…
IMPROVING YOUR HEARING LOSS
All audiologists are trained professionals and good at what they do. But why settle for good when what you want is exceptional? Improving your ability to hear involves a blend of science, practicality and empathy. When you get this balance right it means exceptional service and achieving the best possible hearing. To understand how to…
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR EARS
Did you know that your ears are self-cleaning? It may seem a bit counter-intuitive, but you can clean your ears too often and remove too much earwax. Why? Because earwax is the vehicle your ears use to keep dirt and debris away from your eardrum. When you talk or chew, earwax naturally migrates out the…