Untreated Hearing Loss and Depression: Is There a Connection?
As an audiologist, I have seen firsthand how, for many people, hearing is not only essential for communication – it’s also linked to their overall [...]
Babies can tell us a lot of things with their cries, such as when they’re hungry, tired, wet, or cold. What they can’t tell us, however, is when they can’t hear at a “normal” level. A newborn hearing screening is a way to identify hearing loss and start the process early with potentially useful treatments. […]
As an audiologist, I have seen firsthand how, for many people, hearing is not only essential for communication – it’s also linked to their overall [...]
Premature hearing loss is not solely caused by noise; however, it plays a significant role. Imagine excessive noise, such as a severe storm—soundwaves, like gale-force [...]
One big part of hearing health is preserving the hearing you have — regardless of whether you have a hearing loss. Here are some empowering [...]
Over-the-counter hearing aids (also known as “OTCs” or “OTC hearing aids”) hit the market in the fall of 2022. How are they different from traditional [...]
No matter how long you’ve been using hearing technology, there are still ways you can maximize their potential. We’ve collected five tips to help you [...]
A hearing evaluation isn’t the same thing you experienced at elementary school. Sure, we’ll do that test, too. But it’s just one part of a [...]
Hearing loss can happen to anyone — not just people over 55 or rock concert enthusiasts. Anything from earwax buildup to autoimmune disorders can cause [...]
Hearing technology is leaps and bounds beyond what it was even a generation ago. Today’s hearing aids are mini-supercomputers. But don’t let that scare you [...]