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What Is Noise Pollution and How Does It Affect Hearing Health?
Noise pollution affects millions of people globally daily. Among the health issues noise pollution can cause include: high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress. Affecting everyone from children to older adults, noise pollution can also cause long-term, devastating damage to one’s hearing. Continue reading to learn more about noise pollution and how you […]
Read more →Waterproof Hearing Aids: Fact or Fiction
Hearing aids are incredible inventions that give millions of people worldwide the ability to hear more clearly. But just like smartphones, tablets, and computers, many hearing aids do not react well to water. This is why more and more brands are developing waterproof and water-resistant models. But are waterproof hearing aids fully waterproof, and how […]
Read more →Can I Drive Safely If I am Hard-of-hearing or Deaf?
According to AARP, over 1/3 of older adults ages 65 and up suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Those driving with hearing loss face challenges and risks that other drivers may not have. And while these challenges exist, those with hearing loss can drive safely with some assistance. Driving With Hearing Loss While some […]
Read more →Tinnitus & Trouble Sleeping: A Breakdown of How to Find Relief
There’s nothing much worse than tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep. For those living with tinnitus, the battle to get a good night’s sleep can be a daily occurrence. Described as a constant annoying ringing in one’s ears that may also appear as screeching, rushing, or whooshing sounds, tinnitus affects around 32% […]
Read more →Choosing the Right Smoke Alarm for Those with Hearing Loss
If you or a family member is deaf or suffers from severe hearing loss, you may have some additional concerns when it comes to fire safety and choosing the right fire alarm or smoke detector. Fortunately, there are several great deaf-friendly smoke alarm options available on the market. Why Having the Right Smoke Alarm Matters […]
Read more →Benefits of Custom-Fitted Hearing Aids
When given a chance, it has become more frequent for people to invest in all things custom-made. Now, that common phrase, “One size fits all,” isn’t something people need to just accept anymore. The advancement in custom-made products molded specifically for each person has provided the opportunity for products to work for you, not you […]
Read more →Can I Use Headphones With My Hearing Aids?
In 1910 engineer Nathanial Baldwin created the first pair of audio headphones at his kitchen table. Since then, headphones have taken on many different styles and forms to the delight of many. But for people who use hearing aids, finding the right set of headphones can be an issue. Fortunately, there are now Bluetooth-enabled hearing […]
Read more →Smartphone Accessibility Features You May Not Know About
If you have hearing loss, you’ve probably found it challenging to take advantage of some of your smartphone’s advanced capabilities. Fortunately, both Apple and Android devices are now equipped with smartphone accessibility features to assist users who have hearing and/or vision loss. Here’s how these features can help you to use your phone more easily […]
Read more →Can Audiobooks Help Exercise Your Hearing?
Audiologists often recommend a wide variety of hearing exercises to enable patients with hearing loss to reach a higher level of auditory clarity and focus. Listening to audiobooks is an effective and enjoyable exercise that can help you adapt to new hearing aids, better understand spoken language, and interpret subtle sounds that were previously difficult […]
Read more →4 Reasons You’ll Get a Better Night’s Sleep Without Hearing Aids
When living with moderate to severe hearing loss, hearing aids make a difference in a person’s ability to interact with peers and the surrounding world. Though sometimes it’s hard to predict when we’ll doze off, remembering to remove your hearing aids before bed can have a significant impact on your quality of sleep. You’ll Preserve […]
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