Do You Need One Hearing Aid or Two?
A hearing loss diagnosis can be overwhelming, in part because of the cost of treatment. In most cases, two hearing aids are recommended instead of just one, prompting many to ask if two devices are really necessary. If your audiologist recommends you wear two hearing devices, rest assured they’re not trying to make extra money…
Can Childhood Hearing Loss Affect Vocabulary?
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages. When left untreated, pediatric hearing loss can be especially devastating, as children rely on hearing to develop a number of skills. A study published in the journal of Pediatrics looked to identify if early hearing loss detection had an effect on children’s vocabulary. Early Hearing Detection and…
Is Your Job Putting You at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Millions of Americans put their ears at risk each year while on the job. New research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and published in the International Journal of Audiology looked at a wide range of sectors to determine which puts its workers most at risk of hearing loss and tinnitus….
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection While Hunting
You’d never shoot at a shooting range without hearing protection, so why would you go hunting without it? Below we review how loud sounds cause hearing loss, the dangers of shooting a firearm without proper protection and how you can protect your hearing without stifling your senses. What’s Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? In order to understand…
Studies Investigate COVID-19 and Hearing Loss
Since COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, researchers have been scrambling to learn more about the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle/body aches, headache, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting and diarrhea as possible symptoms; however, recent…
Yard Work Can Damage Your Hearing
When the sun is out, the air is warm and there’s a cool breeze, it’s the perfect time to fire up the lawnmower and start working on the yard. However, if you’re not careful, you can cause irreversible damage to your ears. Follow our tips to protect your hearing this summer while you’re doing yard…
Hearing Loss Advice: Don’t Delay Treatment!
Despite the fact hearing aids have been linked to healthier relationships, improved work performance and better overall quality of life, only about 20 percent of people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one. In addition, even the people who do seek treatment wait about seven years after being diagnosed to do so….
Can Assistive Listening Devices Help?
While hearing aids are your first treatment option for your hearing loss, sometimes they can use a little extra help, especially in complex listening situations. Assistive listening devices can help improve your phone calls, television watching, classroom learning and even help make sure you hear your doorbell. Below is a breakdown of the different types…
What Is Noise Pollution?
Undesirable or bothersome sounds are classified as noise. When consistent noises begin to cause negative emotional and physical effects on humans or animals, they are known as noise pollution. Understanding what causes noise pollution can help you protect yourself and your hearing. What Sounds Are Classified as Noise Common sources of noise pollution include: Construction…