Why Does Wearing My New Hearing Aids Make Me Tired?
Congratulations on your new hearing aids! You’re on your way to clearer hearing and confident communication. As you begin adjusting to wearing them throughout your daily life, it’s common to feel tired at the end of the day. What you’re experiencing is auditory fatigue, and it’s due to your ears and your brain both working…
Can a Thyroid Disorder Impact Hearing Health?
It may come as a surprise that thyroid disorders are linked to hearing health, but there is increasing research suggesting just that. If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, it’s a good idea to examine how that might affect your ears. What Does the Thyroid Do? The thyroid is a gland in your neck…
How To Properly Clean Your Hearing Aids
Your hearing aids keep you connected to the vibrant world of sound, and keeping them in working condition is essential. Being proactive with cleaning and hearing aid maintenance is the best way to ensure their longevity and optimal performance. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on cleaning your hearing aids. How Often Should I Clean My…
Understanding the Differences Between Misophonia and Hyperacusis
Understanding the Differences Between Misophonia and Hyperacusis Both misophonia and hyperacusis are conditions related to heightened sound sensitivity, but they affect people in very different ways. While the symptoms may overlap, the causes and types of reactions they trigger are unique. Knowing these differences can lead to better diagnosis and more effective treatment strategies. What…
Improving Podcasts and Audiobooks for People With Hearing Loss
For the nearly 15% of U.S. adults living with hearing loss, following along with podcasts, audiobooks or other spoken media can be a challenge. But hearing loss doesn’t have to mean missing out. By embracing a few tools and strategies, audio entertainment can still be both accessible and enjoyable. Enhancing Audio Content for All Whether…
Can I Sleep With Hearing Aids In?
Hearing aids can help you hear better in various environments and improve your communication. If you’re new to hearing aids, you might wonder whether it’s safe or helpful to wear your hearing aids while you sleep. While it may seem like a good idea to keep them in all the time, especially if you want…
Improving Podcasts and Audiobooks for People with Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss can make it tough to enjoy podcasts, audiobooks or other audio-based content. With nearly 15% of adults in the U.S. experiencing some level of hearing loss, this is a common issue. Luckily, with a few smart adjustments like tech upgrades and listening routines, people with hearing loss can still enjoy audio…
Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids: Essential Care Tips
Hearing aids are a life-changing tool, restoring clarity to conversations and improving awareness and overall well-being for people with hearing loss. Like any tech, hearing aids require regular care to ensure peak performance and longevity. Let’s take a look at how well-maintained hearing aids add to your life and a few practical tips to keep…
What is Hidden Hearing Loss?
Standard pure-tone hearing tests accurately diagnose most hearing loss. However, some people experience problems hearing, yet their pure-tone hearing test results come back normal. Their condition is referred to as hidden hearing loss. What Is a Pure Tone Audiometry Test? Pure tone audiometry tests use air conduction to measure your ability to hear sounds at…
Is Hearing Loss Preventing You from Hearing the World Around You?
Hearing loss is often a gradual condition. In fact, it can happen so slowly that many people go years without having their hearing condition treated before visiting an audiologist. By that time, they may be missing out on many of the sounds they love the most. Hearing Loss and High-Frequency Sounds People with normal hearing…