Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health problems, regrettably, are just as potent and much less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an extremely common […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, dyeing your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some […]
When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it may conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But these days, AI is more science than fiction. This is especially true when it comes to hearing aids. The days when hearing aids merely boosted the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. AI is at the root […]
You aren’t really certain why, but you’ve been feeling moody lately. Well, it was frustrating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at work. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming annoyed when you kept asking her to turn the volume on the TV up. What’s the […]
Hearing loss is usually a slow process, making it easy to disregard the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Even though children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you keep track […]
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. […]
We usually think of hearing loss as something that develops gradually. This can make the symptoms easy to miss. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your TV once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) Sometimes that’s true but often, it isn’t. It turns out hearing loss can also occur […]
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: Based upon one recent survey, when speaking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who wear hearing aids are pleased with their experience. When processing results with particular activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% were satisfied […]
It’s easy to notice how your body ages over time. You develop wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints start to stiffen. Your skin becomes a bit droopy in places. Maybe you start to notice some fading of your hearing and eyesight. It’s pretty hard not to see these […]
It may seem, initially, like measuring hearing loss would be simple. You can probably hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. Most letters may sound clear at high or low volumes but others, such as “s” and “b” may get lost. It will become more evident why you notice inconsistencies with your […]
