Hearing Blog

Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S, and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. About 48 million Americans have lost some hearing. Certain conditions, including age, illness, and genetics, may play a role in hearing loss. Modern life has added a host of ear-damaging elements to the list, including certain medications and plenty of sources of loud, ongoing noise. Unfortunately, people wait an average of seven years before getting hearing aids...

Do you struggle with tinnitus? If you’ve been living with that annoying ringing or buzzing in your ears, you may be worried that it will start to affect your hearing health. While it’s a myth that tinnitus causes hearing loss, the two conditions are very closely related, and if you have tinnitus you probably also have hearing loss. What is Tinnitus? Are you hearing a ringing, buzzing, whistling, rushing, hissing, roaring, or humming sound in...

Are you struggling to hear clearly? You may have started looking at hearing aid options, and found yourself wondering what hearing aids can do for you. Sadly, hearing loss is irreversible, and your hearing can never be restored. But if you’ve been struggling to hear, finding the perfect hearing device for you can give you back your ability to hear, whether in the intimacy of your home or out and about with friends. Treating Hearing...

As we age, we begin to witness how everyday things start to change. We may find ourselves moving a little slower, require more time to recharge our energy reserves and for many, sound seems to affect us differently. You aren’t’ just imagining that some sounds seem louder than others and becoming more grating on your patience than before.   The science of your sensitivity By exploring differences in the way younger and older adults respond...