Why People Procrastinate Getting Hearing Aids and Why They Shouldn’t
Hearing loss is incredibly common, especially as we age. However, many people who experience hearing loss are hesitant to get help or use hearing aids. Research shows that among adults 70 and older who could benefit from hearing aids, only 30% actually use them. That number drops even further to 16% when looking at adults…
How to Choose The Right Hearing Aid for Your Lifestyle
The perception that hearing aids are cumbersome, unflattering and make you look old can stop people from seeking treatment for hearing loss. It’s also incorrect. Modern hearing aids are customizable and able to connect to the latest technology. Here are a few important things to consider when finding the best hearing aid that fits your…
Listening to Music Is Good for Your Wellbeing
Is there any better way to help you unwind during your after-work commute than listening to your favorite jams, or any better way to spend a summer weekend than at the Slowdown for a live concert? Research shows that music can improve many aspects of our wellbeing. Unfortunately, for people with hearing loss, it can…
Sudden Hearing Loss Is Scary but Treatment Options Are Available
Going to bed feeling fine and waking up unable to hear is scary and confusing. Known as sudden hearing loss, this condition is more common than you may think. Fortunately, for those with mild cases of sudden hearing loss, treatment is available, and many experience a full recovery. What Is Sudden Hearing Loss? Sudden hearing…
Auditory Deprivation & Your Brain
Did you know that if you need prescription glasses but don’t wear them, you’re at risk of making your vision worse? This is because you have to strain harder to see, which can cause damage to your eyes over time. In a sense, the same is true with your hearing; however, it’s not as simple…
Can Hearing Aids Help Improve Listening Fatigue?
Over the past year, many have seen an increase in virtual meetings as a result of working remotely. If you have ever felt physically tired after a long Zoom call, this may be more complicated than just being annoyed that the meeting could have been an email. Feeling tired from listening to sounds for an…
Study Suggests Hearing Aids Can Lower Chance of Depression, Dementia & Falls
Hearing aids are the most popular treatment method for hearing loss, but only about 20% of those who could benefit from these devices actually wear them. Researchers out of the University of Michigan hope their study can help encourage those with hearing loss to seek treatment. Hearing Aids Do More than Help You Hear Numerous…
Is Climate Change Making Your Allergies Worse?
If it seems like your allergies are getting worse each year, it’s not just in your head. New research suggests that global warming is worsening the pollen seasons across North America, leading to longer periods of seasonal allergies. Understanding Pollen Allergies Allergies are your body’s response to a seemingly harmless substance called an allergen. To…
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for People with Allergies & Asthma?
Though it’s been more than a year since COVID-19 was first reported in the U.S., there is still a lot we don’t know about the virus. Fortunately, a limited number of vaccines are now available that have been shown in clinical trials to be safe and effective. If you’re asking whether it’s safe to get…
Can Hearing Loss Cause Mental Fatigue?
Whether you have hearing loss or not, most of us are familiar with the exhaustion that is felt after exiting a party or, to keep up with the times, leaving a Zoom call. But for people with hearing loss, this exhaustion – known as mental fatigue or listening fatigue – can be felt after every…
