How Do Hearing Aids Work?
If you’re like nine out of ten people diagnosed with hearing loss in Minnesota, South Dakota, or Iowa, your audiologist is likely to recommend treatment with hearing aids. Before you try them on, it’s best to have an idea about how they work. After all, you wouldn’t slide behind the wheel of a car if…
Traveling with Hearing Loss
Now that it’s autumn and we are inundated with pumpkin spiced everything, the holiday travel season is fast approaching. While many of us look forward to family gatherings with far-away relatives, those with hearing loss might look less fondly upon the season. The fact is, traveling with hearing loss can be stressful – but there…
What Causes Tinnitus?
Midwesterners bothered by a persistent ringing in their ears are all too familiar with tinnitus. This widespread condition affects about 50 million people across the United States; for some, it is nothing more than a minor nuisance, but for others, it’s a major impediment to their quality of life. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer…
What Causes Hearing Loss?
If you’re a typical Midwesterner, you’re probably friendly, never met a casserole you didn’t like, and might suffer from hearing loss. But you’re not alone in that regard: hearing loss affects 48 million people across the United States, making it the third most common physical condition in the country, ranking behind arthritis and heart disease….