Let the games—and hearing protection—begin

Whether you’ll be watching the Olympics or sticking to your regularly scheduled major league sports this summer, now is a great time to become more aware of noise levels around you and protect your hearing from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

Read More

Noise-induced hearing loss increasingly affecting U.S. workers

Excessive noise exposure can cause permanent and irreversible hearing loss. Fortunately, protecting your hearing can help prevent hearing damage from occurring in the first place, which we’ll discuss momentarily.

Read More

Where is the best place to get hearing aids?

Today, your options have gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids you can buy at places like Walgreens and CVS. Here’s the thing, though—seeing a hearing care professional is still the best way to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids. Let us explain why.

Read More

Dining out with hearing loss — why it’s so noisy and what you can do

Dining out with hearing loss — why it’s so noisy and what you can do

Restaurants are meant to be enjoyable, right? Time off from cooking and a chance to connect with others over tasty entrees makes dining out feel like an instant celebration. But just like that, loud background noise can take the fun out of it — particularly if you have hearing loss.

Read More