How poor cardiovascular health can affect the progression of hearing loss
/Research has shown that older adults with hearing loss who wear hearing aids are less likely to have chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
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How better hearing can benefit women's overall health
/What you’re about to discover is that your hearing health is directly connected to your overall well-being, to the point where leaving hearing loss untreated can increase your risk of other health issues as you age—a fact that has long been supported by on-going expert research.
Read MoreTop 7 ways to participate in Better Hearing Month
/Would you like to feel more confident about participating in conversations? Or be less concerned about missing important information at work? Or perhaps you’ve been longing to hear your grandchildren better, so you don’t miss out during your time together.
Read MoreStress Awareness Month spotlight: How tinnitus can impact our ability to work
/A new study shows that tinnitus can affect employee performance and overall wellness at work, to the point that one in five workers either reduce their working hours or leave their jobs altogether.
Read MoreHow plants make sounds and why it matters to insects
/Happy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right.
Read MoreHow hearing aids help me stay connected to the people I love
/“Before, I caught parts of conversations. Now, I get to be part of them.”
Read MoreTinnitus Awareness Week spotlight on new predictors for severe tinnitus
/Did you know that factors beyond hearing loss can affect how severely we experience tinnitus?
Read MoreHow better hearing can help motivate you toward your best new year
/That little flame inside of us that’s always yearning to try something new—it’s time to believe that it’s there to be fanned: Believe that we are never too old to visit that place, to try that thing, to take that course, or to change course completely. Pair that with our best hearing in the new year, and it’s “go” time.
Read MoreThe best stocking stuffers for hearing aid wearers? Wireless accessories
/Put on your Santa hat and join us on a walk-through of the most innovative, jolly-good wireless hearing aid accessories out there.
Read MoreStudy shows constant stress can affect how we hear
/Chronic stress can have systemic effects that can negatively impact our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreHow better hearing brings out the best in holiday traditions
/There’s nothing quite like tradition to solidify the holidays in our hearts. Whether our annual big day involves a kitchen-island happy hour before the big feast or boardgames and takeout with our closest friends, holiday traditions lay the foundation for the moments we want to be present for, remember, and enjoy.
Read MoreResearch finds biological factors influence hearing sensitivity more than age
/Let’s take a look at the study behind this discovery, how the interesting results came to be, and the reasoning behind them.
Read MoreMy 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them
/“I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions that surround hearing aids have followed me throughout my life.”
Read MoreHow to stay safe in sound this Protect Your Hearing Month
/According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noise exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB)—even for a short time in some cases—can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
Read MoreTreating hearing loss may delay dementia for a large number of older adults
/Today’s hearing fact spotlights some of the latest findings to add to the list: A recent study found that hearing loss, from a population perspective, may be accountable for nearly one-third of dementia occurrences in older adults.
Read MoreHow long do hearing aids last?
/Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable.
Read More10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging
/There is one key decision we can make today that can significantly support our overall wellness as we age—get our hearing tested (regularly) and treat any hearing loss we may have.
Read MoreResearchers find earwax may contain indicators of hidden disorders
/First and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting into the eardrum.
Read MoreHow hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health
/It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious.
Read MoreHear me out: How hearing aids keep me wild, active, and free
/“I was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. That could’ve been the end of the story—me, stuck on the sidelines, missing punchlines, instructions, and even the sounds of nature that so many take for granted. But thanks to technology, persistence, and a little grit, that’s not how my story played out.”
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