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…
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…
When—And When Not—to Wear Your Hearing Aids
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you have already made the investment in hearing aids and are wondering how to maximize your benefit, it’s important to know when you should and should not wear them. We answer this question…
Enjoy These Activities More With Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can put a damper on your favorite activities. The good news is that hearing aids can help make them more enjoyable. Staying Physically Active Regular physical activity is essential for staying healthy and independent, especially as you age. Hearing aids make it easier to engage in physical activity because they help make you feel more balanced…
How To Choose a Cell Phone When You Have Hearing Aids
Both cell phones and hearing aids have the overlapping goal of helping you stay connected to those you love. If you have hearing aids, you want to make sure your cell phone is compatible with your device so that you can experience the highest quality sound during your calls, no matter where you are. Are…
Don’t Overlook These Signs of Hearing Loss
Aging is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Most cases of age-related hearing loss come on gradually, and many people can easily ignore some of the early signs. However, the earlier you can get tested and treated with hearing aids, the better it is for your hearing health. Here are five signs…
What Are the Differences Between Conductive & Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
There are three main types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural and mixed. The first two are classified based on where the problem is within the ear, while the last one is a combination of both. In this post, we focus on conductive and sensorineural hearing loss – primarily, the differences between them. Where They Occur…
Why Hearing Aids Are Different From Glasses
The Vision Council reports, “There are 166.5 million U.S. adults (63.7%) wearing Rx eyeglasses as of 2021.” Meanwhile, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids”; however, only one in five people who could benefit actually uses one. These sources show…