Q: I’ve heard that my hearing and sense of balance are interconnected. How is that possible? A: It might seem surprising, but it’s true — your ears and balance go somewhat hand in hand, providing another reason to take care...
5 Tips for Embracing Your Hearing Tech
Just as the road to better hearing can take time — hearing-aid users on average waited a decade-plus after diagnosis before getting hearing technology — it’s natural to need an adjustment period with your new devices. Learning to embrace and...
Why Hearing Aids Aren’t a Straight-From-the-Box Solution
A couple of common questions we get are “Why do I need follow-up appointments?” and “Why am I still trying to adjust to my hearing aids?” Put simply, hearing loss is gradual, so your better-hearing journey will be, too. In...
Making Moves — and Protecting Your Hearing, Too
Planning to bust some moves at the gym as part of your 2019 goals? You’re not alone. As a tried-and-true strategy for losing weight, feeling more fit, or simply stepping up physical activity for overall wellness, working out is a...
Are Portable Music Players Putting Your Ears at Risk?
Turn the Music Up, Dude — But Not Past 85 Decibels You probably use your tablet or smartphone often to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them...
Stay Connected During the Holidays: 7 Tips for Hearing Your Best
Whether parties or dinners, there are countless opportunities during the holidays to gather with loved ones. That means plenty of chances to practice our tips for giving yourself the greatest gift of all: connection. Read on to get started. ...
Does High Humidity Affect My Hearing Aids?
One of the great things about starting your better-hearing journey is that your world is more enjoyable when you can hear all those sounds you’ve been missing. That might also mean you’re getting outside more, possibly exposing your hearing devices...
Childhood Hearing Loss and … BULLYING?
Hearing-impaired youth of school age appear to be bullied at a greater rate than their typical-hearing counterparts, according to a University of Texas at Dallas study published earlier this year in the journal Exceptional Children. The study, “Effect of Hearing...
Balance Disorder Basics
Do you — or does someone you love — sometimes have to cancel a night out or leave a birthday party early because of dizzy spells? Do loved ones dismiss it with, “Everyone gets dizzy”? If only they could see...
5 Ways to Support Your HEARing Health
The whir of a hummingbird. The warning of an approaching ambulance. The round of laughter after your deviously funny — and deftly delivered — wedding toast. That sublime guitar riff or soulful crescendo in your favorite song. As we celebrate...