Hearing Health Blog
Why Hearing Aids Need to be Cleaned And Checked Frequently
How often should you get a hearing test and check up? More often than you think. Here’s why.
Enjoy Music? Protect Your Hearing With These Suggestions
Do you like to pump up the music? Here are some tips for protecting your hearing while listening to your playlist.
It’s Possible to Slow Down Dementia Using Hearing Aids
Several studies link hearing loss to dementia, cognitive decline, and Alzheimers. Here’s what they found.
If You’re Overweight, Your Hearing Can be Impacted
Does obesity cause hearing loss? Here’s what the research says.
Do Earplugs Really Help Your Ears?
Are earplugs enough to protect your hearing? Or are earmuffs better hearing protection? Here’s what to consider.
Why Hearing Aids Reduce Depression
Why treating hearing loss with hearing aids has been shown to improve depression. Here’s what the research says.
More Than Your Skin is Affected by Psoriasis
Research has linked psoriasis to these other conditions including hearing loss, depression, anxiety and more.
6 Tricks to Make Hearing Aid Batteries Last
The key to making hearing aids cost effective lies in just one component--the batteries. The cost of replacing them adds up quickly and that makes it one of the biggest financial considerations when buying hearing aids. Usually the batteries die at the worst time...
Diabetes & Other Health Conditions That Can Cause Hearing Loss
Studies show that people with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss, according to the American Diabetes Association. That might surprise those of you who automatically associate hearing loss with aging or noise trauma. In 2010, 1.9 million people...
Beware: The Common Cold Can Damage Your Hearing
The American Lung Association reports that the average adult gets up to four colds a year. While colds are usually minor viral infections, that's a lot. Whether the virus attacks the sinuses, throat or respiratory system, it can lead to ear congestion, and ultimately,...