NEW YEAR, NEW HEARING, NEW YOU
For better hearing, these tips sound just right. What do audio loops, hearing protection, and your smartphone have in common? They’re just a few of the resources that can help support better listening and awareness. Step up your hearing in the new year and beyond with these 6 steps that can make all the difference….
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD THIS WINTER
Winter is a prime time for seasonal blahs. If you could use a little mental-health boost, here are some simple ways to get started HEARING HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH HAVE A CLEAR CONNECTION. In fact, untreated hearing loss increases your risk of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and more. Winter is also a prime time for seasonal…
THE BEST HEARING HEALTH ACCESSORIES FOR CHILDREN
People of all ages live with hearing loss and need to take important steps to manage and take care of their hearing to prevent further damage. These accessories make that easier and more enjoyable. Most people associate hearing loss only with seniors, and they consider it a natural part of getting older. The reality is…
THE NUTRIENTS BEHIND HEALTHY HEARING
To boost your intake of important vitamins and minerals, try this delicious recipe and keep your ears — and your stomach — happy! As we learn more about how nutrition affects health, many folks are taking a functional medicine approach to fine-tuning their diets — eating the right foods to prevent certain conditions. You’ve no…
HOW HEAD INJURIES IMPACT HEARING AND BALANCE
You’re probably aware that head injuries are a potentially serious consequence of car accidents, contact sports, and accidental falls. But did you know that they also pose a risk to hearing and balance? Read on to find out more. The force of a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI, concussion, or head injury)…
6 SMARTPHONE APPS TO HELP BOOST YOUR COMMUNICATION
Want to feel even more connected to the world around you through the power of sound? There’s an app for that! Actually, we’ve compiled a list of six apps that can help support your communication wellness. 1. LIVE TRANSCRIBE This Google app for Android-powered smartphones doesn’t translate but does transcribe in-person conversations in real time. The program…
TODAY’S HEARING RESEARCH OFFERS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
Scientists. They’re just like us: always looking for ways to help people hear and live their best. It starts with uncovering the mysteries of hearing loss, which can require a lot of resources. That’s why we love seeing important research initiatives get the funding needed to move forward. Check out these three exciting developments: AUDITORY PROCESSING Can…
HOW DOES A PANDEMIC AFFECT NOISE POLLUTION? | THE APPLE HEARING STUDY
We live in a noisy world. Dr. Richard Neitzel, of the University of Michigan, knows this only too well. In November 2019, his team at Michigan, along with a team at Apple Inc., set out on a two-year mission to measure some of the health effects of our noisy planet. What they got was an unprecedented collection of…
BETTER HEARING, RESILIENCE & YOU
“All things in moderation,” the saying goes, but can one have too much resilience? Looking back on such an unprecedented year, we’re not too sure about that. Like improved hearing, resilience can make a significant difference in quality of life — after all, it reflects an invaluable ability to adapt to, recover from, or withstand…
HOW HEAD INJURIES IMPACT HEARING AND BALANCE
You’re probably aware that head injuries are a potentially serious consequence of car accidents, contact sports, and accidental falls. But did you know that they also pose a risk to hearing and balance? Read on to find out more. The force of a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI, concussion, or head injury)…