When is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are an incredible tool for millions of people with hearing loss. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” However, like with all technology, there will come a time when your current hearing aids are no longer…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss and How Is It Identified?
Standard hearing tests determine how well an individual hears specific frequencies of sound. They are the most common method of identifying hearing loss and cannot diagnose hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss is diagnosed through a speech-in-sound test. You may be a good candidate for a speech-in-sound test if you’re experiencing hearing difficulties but display…
How To Prevent Hearing Loss in Young Adults
Though hearing loss is more common in older adults, people of any age can develop the condition. Research tells us that more young adults have hearing loss than they realize. Young Adults and Noise-induced Hearing Loss A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined rates of noise-induced hearing loss in adults. They discovered that…
Here’s Why It Is Important To Protect Your Residual Hearing
Residual hearing refers to any remaining hearing you have after hearing loss has occurred. Hearing loss is not a one-time occurrence. It can change or worsen over time if you don’t take steps to protect it. Limiting noise exposure and consistently wearing hearing aids are two ways you can help prevent progressing hearing loss. Let’s…
Is Technology Putting Your Kids and Teens at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Smartphones are convenient for online shopping, playing games, listening to music and watching TV on the go. The devices have a lot of perks, but one unfortunate growing issue with them is the potential for noise-induced hearing loss. For a long time, hearing loss has been incorrectly associated with aging. While hearing loss and aging can…
What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Not all hearing loss is the same. While most commonly, people with hearing loss first notice difficulty hearing higher-frequency sounds (like children’s voices), rarely, some people will develop low-frequency hearing loss. What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss? Low-frequency hearing loss means that you have a reduced ability to hear lower-pitched sounds. It is also referred to as reverse-slope…
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Exercising Outdoors
Exercising outdoors is a great way to stay healthy while enjoying the warm summer months. Whether hiking, running, biking, playing pickleball or swimming at Venice Beach, protecting your hearing while exercising is essential. Take a look at a couple of tips for ensuring your hearing safety while you enjoy that run at the park. Keep Your Ears…
How Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Can Help Your Hearing Health
The average healthy adult needs between seven and eight hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, it’s extremely common to miss a good night’s sleep. From staying up late binging movies to getting up too early for work, people frequently receive fewer hours than they need. A lack of sleep can lead to poor physical and mental health…
Here’s How Hearing Aids Use New Technology to Help You Hear Better in Crowds
Whether at a ballgame, rushing through a busy airport or having dinner with friends at a popular restaurant like Horse in the Alley, crowds can make it difficult to decipher speech and other sounds, especially if you have hearing loss. The good news? Hearing aids are utilizing cutting-edge technology to make listening in busier environments easier than ever…
How To Have the Best Experience on Public Transportation with Hearing Loss
Public transportation is a cost-effective option if you need to get around town. However, if you’reone of the approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million people) aged 18 and over who reports some trouble hearing,according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, you may be wondering how to navigate your trip. In…