HEARING TIPS
The Complicated Connection Between Hearing Loss and Menopause
If you or someone you know has gone through menopause, you may have used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help relieve your symptoms. But in the process, HRT may have also impacted your hearing. What the Evidence Found HRT was initially thought to offer a...
Congrats to Our 7th Annual Gift of Hearing Contest Winner!
Our audiologist, Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, is no stranger to hearing loss. Having lived with the condition since the age of five, she always wanted to help improve the lives of others through better hearing strategies. That’s why Dr. Weinbaum created the Gift of Hearing...
Why Hearing Aids Age Quickly & When to Replace Them
No product lasts forever, including your hearing aids. Most will function well for three to seven years, so you’ll likely need to replace them every five years on average. Wondering why they have such a short lifespan? Several factors cause hearing aids to age...
7 Tips for Holiday Socializing When You Have Hearing Loss
Here comes the holiday season, along with all the fun of reconnecting with your family and friends at special get- togethers. But if you have hearing loss, participating in conversations at noisy events can pose a challenge—even when wearing your hearing aids....
Enter Our 7th Annual Gift of Hearing Contest
Share your story for a chance to win free hearing aids Our audiologist, Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, is no stranger to hearing loss. Having lived with the condition since the age of five, she always wanted to help improve the lives of others through better hearing...
Study Reveals Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline
It can be easy to think that hearing loss is no big deal and just a minor annoyance. But did you know that untreated hearing loss can increase your risk for a whole host of mental, physical and emotional health conditions, including cognitive decline? Fortunately,...
New Study Points to Over 1 Billion Young People at Risk for Hearing Loss
Teens and young adults should think twice about cranking up the volume on their devices or attending loud concerts. A recent study published in BMJ Global Health revealed that up to 1.35 billion people ages 12–34 worldwide could be at risk for noise-induced hearing...
How Caffeine Affects Your Hearing
Your diet plays a big role in your physical and mental wellness. But did you know that it can also affect your hearing health? Some people believe caffeine consumption, in particular, can harm your health. But don’t rule out your daily latte habit just yet—when it...
New Study Points to Over 1 Billion Young People at Risk for Hearing Loss
Teens and young adults should think twice about cranking up the volume on their devices or attending loud concerts. A recent study published in BMJ Global Health revealed that up to 1.35 billion people ages 12–34 worldwide could be at risk for noise-induced hearing...
The Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis & Hearing Loss
Many physical, social and psychological conditions are associated with hearing. These include loneliness, isolation, depression, an increased risk of falling, cognitive decline that can result in memory impairment, dementia and more. Scientists continue to study other...