How Can My Lifestyle Affect My Hearing?
There are certain lifestyle choices that most know impact their health: smoking can cause cancer, exercising is good for the heart, etc., but we don’t often think about how our daily choices impact our hearing. While it may not seem so initially, your lifestyle can benefit or harm your hearing. Let’s look at two crucial…
What Are the Best Hearing Aids for Profound Hearing Loss?
We measure hearing loss severity in degrees of decibel loss. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers the following degree categories: People with profound hearing loss typically do not hear any speech and only very loud sounds, like construction equipment or concerts at the Olson Cultural Events Center. Not all types of hearing aids will help patients…
Can Hearing Aids Lower My Stress?
Life is fun and exciting. But it can also be stressful. Whether you’re working too hard or trying to plan a summer vacation with six family members, you probably aren’t looking to add more stress to your plate. Hearing aids are one way you can help ease some of the stressors in your life. How…
How Ear Infections Can Affect Your Hearing — And What You Can Do About It
If you or your child has ever had an ear infection, you know how uncomfortable they can be. But beyond the pain and pressure, ear infections can sometimes affect hearing. Most of the time, this hearing loss is temporary—and with the right care, you can protect your hearing for the long term. How Can Ear…
How Are Hearing Aid Non-Use and Auditory Depravation Related
Many people view hearing loss as a static condition, but it can actually progress over time due to factors like aging, genetics and poor ear care. While a single exposure to loud noise won’t necessarily continue damaging your hearing, ongoing issues can contribute to further hearing loss. A common concern is that not wearing hearing…
Essential Hearing Aid Habits: When To Wear and Remove Your Devices
When you first get a new device, whether a phone, laptop or hearing aid, you have to take time to learn how to use and care for it. With hearing aids, knowing when to wear and remove your devices is an essential part of this learning process. Let’s explore three everyday scenarios—sleeping, showering and exercising—and…
Understanding the Emotional Stages of Hearing Loss Acceptance
If you or a loved one has hearing loss, understanding the emotional stages that come with it can make the treatment process feel less overwhelming. Let’s explore how you can move forward with confidence. The Road to Diagnosis and Treatment If you suspect you have hearing difficulties, a hearing specialist can guide you through a…
Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing Easy
As we move throughout the day, the noise level we experience changes. For example, the volume at [city] library is a lot different than when you’re out to dinner at a busy restaurant. If you use hearing aids, you need your device to account for these changes in noise levels. Research has shown that hearing…
How To Make Sure Your Hearing Aids Stay in Place
There are several things to adjust to when you start wearing hearing aids—including making sure they stay in place. While they should usually remain in your ears without an issue, poor fit, moisture and sweat or movement may cause them to fall out. At , we recommend the following tips to help your devices remain…
How Tinnitus Impacts Musicians
If you are a musician dealing with tinnitus, you are not alone. Though studies vary, it’s estimated that anywhere between 30% and 50% of music professionals have tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. This condition can be particularly bothersome for musicians since they are already heavily in tune with sounds and frequencies. How Musicians Protect…