According to the American Tinnitus Association, ringing in your ears, or tinnitus, is overwhelmingly connected to some level of hearing loss. Most people develop tinnitus as a symptom of hearing loss, caused either by age, long-term hearing damage, or acute trauma to the auditory system. According to the general scientific consensus, hearing loss keeps fewer sounds from reaching the brain. … Read More
Ringing in Your Ears and Why Should You Pay Attention to It
According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), tinnitus affects approximately 50 million Americans to some degree, usually as a sound that only you can hear. People often describe their tinnitus as buzzing, ringing, white noise, crickets chirping and/or a roaring sound. Although these descriptions are typical, each individual’s experience can be different, and is an important clue that you need … Read More
Hearing Aids with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Other New Technology
Did you know you can take your hearing to the next level using recent advancements in hearing aid technology and by adding assistive listening devices and accessories? Here are three recent innovations that can improve your performance with hearing aids, and enhance your listening experience.
Six Advances in Hearing Aid Technology To Help You Hear Better
Digital technology and the microchip have made it possible to include more options in hearing aids than ever before. But what are the features you should look for if you’re in the market for hearing aids?
Hear Better with Beyond Hearing Aids
Digital technology continues to advance, making microprocessors smaller and more powerful than ever, including those used in the latest hearing aids from Widex, called BEYOND.
How to Get the Right Hearing Aids for You – New Hearing Aid Technology
Digital technology and the microchip have made it possible to pack more power and features into the latest hearing aids. But is more better for you?
What Kind of Doctor Should I See for Hearing Loss?
If you had a tooth with a painful cavity, you wouldn’t try to fill it yourself; you’d go to a dentist. Likewise, if your leg was broken, you wouldn’t try to set the fracture yourself. You’d go to a hospital emergency room where you’d expect to see an orthopedic surgeon or an emergency room physician skilled in setting fractures. … Read More
5 Surprising Reasons to Treat Hearing Loss ASAP
Hearing loss is often described as an “invisible” health problem. Because hearing loss usually happens gradually, many people don’t realize what they’re missing. And even more importantly, researchers have discovered significant links between hearing loss and other serious health issues, including cognition, dementia, depression, falling, and overall physical and mental health.
Top 3 Tips for Buying a Hearing Aid
There are more hearing aid types, manufacturers, and technologies today than ever before. Although this increases the number of choices you have as a consumer, and helps ensure that you will be able to find a hearing aid that exactly meets your needs, it can also make the purchasing process overwhelming. If you’re confused about buying hearing aids, use these … Read More
How Much Will Hearing Aids Cost Me?
One of the first questions anyone asks when they’re told they need hearing aids is, “How much will they cost?” It’s a legitimate concern. Depending upon who you ask, you’ll get a wide variety of estimates, ranging from hundreds of dollars to thousands. Trying to figure out exactly what hearing aids will cost you can be daunting, especially if … Read More
