While the two most common culprits of hearing loss are loud noise and age, certain chemicals and medications can also damage the inner ear. This is called “ototoxicity, which literally means “ear poison.” Ototoxicity can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus,...
Easy Troubleshooting: 7 Hearing Aid Issues
You Won’t Miss a Beat With These DIY Hints Like other electronics, hearing aids can have their down moments. Whether the batteries seem to drain too quickly, you’re getting unpleasant feedback, or there’s no sound at all, you might run...
Use Audiobooks to Hone Your Hearing
Better Hearing Is a Process, Not an Event When you get hearing devices, your hearing improves dramatically. But there’s still plenty of fine-tuning to do. That’s why an experienced hearing care professional schedules follow-ups. As you encounter different environments in...
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, PSAPS & More. What’s the Difference
Together, Let’s Cut Through the Confusion Q: It sounds like over-the-counter hearing instruments are going to be available soon, but aren’t they already here? I’ve seen various devices advertised, so I’m confused. Help! A: From over-the-counter hearing aids and personal...
Hearing Loss and the Great Outdoors
Be prepared to tackle your outdoor summer activities safely Human hearing is remarkable. It can detect frequencies between 20 and 20,000 Hz and is highly adept at distinguishing familiar sounds from unfamiliar ones, alerting you to potential danger, and decoding...
How to Deal with Earwax
When it comes to ear cleaning, be gentle and consider leaving it to the professionals. The general consensus that we shouldn’t insert objects like cotton swabs into the ear canal is good advice, but many people disregard it because they feel they...
Q&A: Is My Dizziness Normal?
Q: Why am I dizzy? A: We receive this question often. Dizziness is a very common symptom that can spontaneously occur and resolve without any underlying conditions. When there is an underlying condition, it can be as simple as hunger...
Traveling? 8 Tips for Better Hearing on the Go
From Loops to Batteries, We’re Covering the Bases Hearing devices help you communicate your best no matter where you are, so it’s especially important to lean into them when traveling. Make those unforgettable on-the-go moments even more special with these...
Best Safe Hearing Gifts for Dad
Dad’s Ears Will Thank You This Father’s Day, give dad the gift that truly keeps on giving — recreation that’s easy on his ears! These gift ideas are sure to make him, and his ears, happy. Headphones Dads love...
Four Animal Facts: Hearing Edition (Part 2)
Tarantulas “Feel” Sounds “If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?” For tarantulas, this age-old philosophical question has an answer: Yes. While they do not possess ears or...