Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Regrettably, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for instance, is a very common […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still aging. But you might not be aware that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 might surprise […]
When someone talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. The days when hearing aids simply increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. Contemporary, high-end hearing aids […]
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not exactly sure why. Well, you did feel left out earlier today when no one bothered to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was aggravating. Your daughter got up and abruptly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking […]
Hearing loss is usually a gradual process, making it easy to overlook the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults hardly ever even think of scheduling an appointment. So why would your hearing be any less critical than your eyesight? Here are 6 reasons […]
Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers substantially. Often, you don’t […]
We usually think of hearing loss as something that develops little by little. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your TV once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) That’s normally the situation, yes, but not always. In some […]
The majority of people who wear hearing aids are happy with their experience: According to one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are pleased with their results. When analyzing results with particular activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the […]
As your body gets older, it isn’t difficult to notice the changes. Your skin starts to get some wrinkles. You begin to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints begin to stiffen. Some drooping of the skin begins to occur in certain places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your hearing […]
Measuring hearing loss is more technical than it may seem at first. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. The majority of letters might sound clear at high or low volumes but others, like “s” and “b” may get lost. It will become more apparent why you have […]
