How poor cardiovascular health can affect the progression of hearing loss
/Research has shown that older adults with hearing loss who wear hearing aids are less likely to have chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
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How better hearing can benefit women's overall health
/What you’re about to discover is that your hearing health is directly connected to your overall well-being, to the point where leaving hearing loss untreated can increase your risk of other health issues as you age—a fact that has long been supported by on-going expert research.
Read MoreTop 7 ways to participate in Better Hearing Month
/Would you like to feel more confident about participating in conversations? Or be less concerned about missing important information at work? Or perhaps you’ve been longing to hear your grandchildren better, so you don’t miss out during your time together.
Read MoreHow hearing aids help me stay connected to the people I love
/“Before, I caught parts of conversations. Now, I get to be part of them.”
Read MoreHow better hearing can help motivate you toward your best new year
/That little flame inside of us that’s always yearning to try something new—it’s time to believe that it’s there to be fanned: Believe that we are never too old to visit that place, to try that thing, to take that course, or to change course completely. Pair that with our best hearing in the new year, and it’s “go” time.
Read MoreStudy shows constant stress can affect how we hear
/Chronic stress can have systemic effects that can negatively impact our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreResearch finds biological factors influence hearing sensitivity more than age
/Let’s take a look at the study behind this discovery, how the interesting results came to be, and the reasoning behind them.
Read MoreMy 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them
/“I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions that surround hearing aids have followed me throughout my life.”
Read MoreHow to stay safe in sound this Protect Your Hearing Month
/According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noise exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB)—even for a short time in some cases—can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
Read MoreTreating hearing loss may delay dementia for a large number of older adults
/Today’s hearing fact spotlights some of the latest findings to add to the list: A recent study found that hearing loss, from a population perspective, may be accountable for nearly one-third of dementia occurrences in older adults.
Read MoreHow long do hearing aids last?
/Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable.
Read MoreHow hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health
/It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious.
Read MoreHear me out: How hearing aids keep me wild, active, and free
/“I was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. That could’ve been the end of the story—me, stuck on the sidelines, missing punchlines, instructions, and even the sounds of nature that so many take for granted. But thanks to technology, persistence, and a little grit, that’s not how my story played out.”
Read MoreWho should you see for your hearing loss?
/If you’ve been experiencing hearing loss and wondering who you should see to treat it, you’re definitely not alone. After all, just as there are several different providers to consider for vision issues (optometrist, ophthalmologist, or optician) there are various hearing care professionals to choose from when it comes to hearing care.
Read MoreWhat is listening fatigue and is it treatable?
/Listening fatigue (also called “listener’s fatigue” or “ear fatigue”) occurs when we strain to hear and interpret sound, and then experience mental, physical, and/or emotional exhaustion as a result.
Read More10 dos and don’ts for communicating with someone with hearing loss
/Whether your loved one is in the early days of adapting to new hearing aids or still thinking about getting their hearing tested, one of the best things you can do for them—and for your relationship—is to support their hearing needs when you communicate with one another.
Read MoreCelebrating Better Hearing Month and the benefits of treating hearing loss
/Regardless of whether you’re currently enjoying these benefits through wearing hearing aids or are thinking about getting your hearing tested once and for all—Better Hearing Month is the month for YOU.
Read MoreWhy we should monitor our hearing and vision as we age
/Vision loss has joined hearing loss on the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia, according to the latest report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care.
Read MoreHow noise pollution can impact our hearing health
/Let’s face it: Sounds are all around us—but it’s those unrelenting or escalating sounds that can impact not only our hearing, but also our overall health.
Read MoreTen dos and don’ts for traveling with hearing aids
/Whether you are planning your tropical escape from winter or have a business trip approaching, your hearing aids are still one of your best companions for getting the most out of your travels. Any time, any place.
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