Hearing Blog

Today’s hearing aids are so small and discreet they often go completely unnoticed by the casual observer. Despite their small size, hearing aids are also delivering clearer, more nuanced sound processing than ever before. Such tiny yet powerful devices are a triumph in microcomputers and they are continuing to improve their technology.  But how did hearing aids become so small and strong? The answer may surprise you: hearing aids have long been a leading technology...

We commonly think of sleep as a time where the brain and body shut down and does not receive or process information from the external environment. But the brain is actually more active during sleep than we think. Throughout the duration of sleep, we move through several sleep cycles which include different stages and in some of these stages, the brain is more active and is able to hear and process sound – even though...

If you have noticed changes in your hearing you may be thinking about what this could mean. If it’s become more difficult to hear, your missing words during conversations, or sounds are muffled; you could be navigating hearing loss. A pervasive medical condition, hearing loss impacts an estimated 48 million people. It typically happens gradually so it is incredibly important to act on the seemingly small changes you notice with your hearing. You are likely...

The effects of hearing loss are multifaceted. Chronically experiencing a reduced ability to hear clearly produces symptoms that take a toll on daily living. This includes strained communication which makes it challenging to engage in conversations. Effective communication is such a vital way that we navigate various aspects of life and sustain relationships so when communication is strained, the impact is significant. Not only are relationships, work-life, and hearing health affected but research shows that...