Starting College With Hearing Loss: Tips for Success
That moment when you get your college acceptance letter is an amazing one. After you finish jumping up and down in excitement and calling all your friends and family to share the news, you might start preparing for your first semester. Luckily, you usually have a few months between getting accepted and beginning classes. For…
Effective Hearing Aid Maintenance & Troubleshooting at Home
Sometimes things break or malfunction. In some cases, you can fix the issue yourself, like sewing a patch onto a torn shirt. In other cases, you require professional help, like calling a plumber for a burst pipe. Hearing aids are no different. While there are some issues only a professional should address, like opening the…
Practical Tips for Managing Tinnitus Daily
Tinnitus is the presence of noise in your ears with no external source. Whether it’s a high-pitched ring, a steady hum or something in between, the sound can quickly turn into an unwelcome and frustrating companion. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, there are practical ways to make daily life more manageable. Hearing Aids Hearing loss…
What Is the Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Anemia?
Anemia, characterized by a reduced number of healthy red blood cells, affects nearly one-third of the global population. Beyond its well-known impacts—such as increased susceptibility to illness, impaired cognitive development and decreased productivity—emerging research points to a potential link between anemia and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Let’s explore the connection between these two conditions and…
What to Know About Objective Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing or other sounds in the ears when no sound is present. However, in some rare instances, a person’s tinnitus can be heard by a hearing specialist during an examination. This is known as objective tinnitus and is a less common form of tinnitus. What is Objective Tinnitus? Unlike…
Recognizing and Managing Common Ear Issues to Protect Your Hearing
When you think of hearing loss causes, aging and noise exposure are probably the first to mind. While these are some of the most common causes, there are also several ear conditions that can temporarily or permanently interrupt your hearing. Let’s take a look at a few of these conditions, how they’re managed and how…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With the Help of Hearing Aids
When you think of top relationship advice, getting hearing aids probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind. While they might not seem like the most romantic topic, these tiny devices speak to a well-known relationship adage: communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, take a look at…
When Should You See an Audiologist? Four Signs to Watch For
Your hearing plays a vital role in connecting you to the world around you. Yet, many people neglect their hearing health until it becomes a serious concern. An audiologist—a healthcare professional specializing in hearing and balance disorders—can help you protect and improve your auditory well-being. Let’s take a look at what an audiology appointment entails…
Why You Shouldn’t Hesitate to Embrace Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a widespread condition affecting more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, it takes an average of seven years from when a patient suspects hearing loss to when they seek treatment. Why Do Patients Wait To Seek Treatment? Hearing aids are one of the most common hearing loss treatment options. These…
Tips For Dating With Hearing Loss
Tackling the dating scene comes with its set of hurdles, and for individuals experiencing hearing loss, these challenges can become more pronounced. Approximately 15% of adults in the U.S. report some degree of hearing difficulty, making hearing loss a shared experience for many. Hearing loss can complicate conversations, especially in locations with background noise, such…