When it comes to understanding important information or enjoying conversations with family and friends, hearing is an important part of daily living. Statistics show that only one-fifth of the patients diagnosed with hearing loss receive the help they need from...
Whether you are enjoying a conversation with family and friends or need to understand important information, hearing is a critical element in daily living. Medical Xpress notes that only 20 percent of individuals diagnosed with hearing loss receive the assistance they...
A lot of us take our hearing for granted. The hum of the car, the buzz of lights, even the low rumble of conversation in a crowded space… but what happens when all of that sound suddenly dims or goes away? According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, hearing...
If you had a problem with your teeth, would you go and see an optician? Or perhaps you would seek out the sage advice of a gynecologist if your vision starts to go? It sounds silly, but when it comes to hearing issues, too many of us don’t use the services of a...
We completely get it. The moment you’re told you need hearing aids is the moment you think, “Wow. This really sucks.” But, let us tell you this, although there will be many things that go through your mind such as cost, appearance, and the inevitable feeling of...
Sudden hearing loss can be very distressing. It can turn your life upside down, make social situations challenging and affect your balance. And it’s more common than you might think. Up to 30 in every 100,000 people in the United States will experience sudden hearing...
Whether for study, health, or just general trivia to impress at a dinner party, it’s pretty useful to know how the ears work and let us tell you, they’re a rather spectacular part of the body. But let’s start with the basics To understand how they work, we must first...
When we think about the lifestyle and safety of our older friends and relatives, the possibility of them taking a fall is a common concern. Although “taking a fall” is not completely preventable, they are accidental after all, there are things we can do to understand...
Let’s cut to the chase. Hearing aids don’t come cheap. With an average cost of $3,000–$7,000, it is a large investment. So, why exactly are these tiny electrical devices so expensive? The research and development Billions of dollars have been invested in...
Hearing loss is not a modern issue. In ancient times, people hollowed out animal horns and shells to amplify sound. Fast forward a few centuries and these shells developed into the more well-known ear trumpets you may have seen in the movies. Since then, like cell...
