HEARING LOSS AND BRAIN SIZE
Can brain shrinkage be associated with hearing loss? A new study finds brain shrinkage is the latest in a list of health problems associated with […]
WHAT IS AN AUDIOLOGIST?
Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children. AUDIOLOGISTS: Prescribe, fit and […]
HEARING LOSS IS MORE COMMON THAN EARLIER ESTIMATES
Hearing loss is more common than we ever thought. Research coming out of Johns Hopkins Medical Centers shows a much higher incidence of hearing difficulties […]
WHAT DOES PERMANENT HEARING LOSS MEAN?
Permanent hearing loss is also known as Sensorineural hearing loss and it occurs in approximately 90% of patients who are diagnosed with hearing loss . […]
FIVE SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME FOR A HEARING TEST
There are plenty of reasons why hearing loss occurs. Genetics, noise exposure, disease, and general health issues can contribute to hearing loss. But for many […]
HOW IMPORTANT ARE ANNUAL HEARING TESTS?
Today is a beautiful summer day. Imagine spending the morning outside, drinking your morning coffee while listening to the birds and enjoying the sunshine. Later […]
CAN HEARING AIDS HELP WITH MY TINNITUS?
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is the perception of sound in a person’s ears or head that has no external source. Many people describe tinnitus […]
HEARING LOSS AND THE RISK OF FALLS
Recent studies conducted by Johns Hopkins concluded that untreated hearing loss has been linked to an increased likelihood of falls. Even those with mild hearing […]
BENEFITS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES FOR YOUR HEARING AIDS
There are so many different types of hearing aids available today. One question to ask when deciding on what type of hearing aid to order […]
WHY CAN I HEAR SOMETIMES, BUT NOT UNDERSTAND?
Hearing loss is usually a gradual process. People don’t feel as though they are having hearing issues because it doesn’t sound like it’s their fault. […]