HEARING TIPS

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Did you know that having hearing loss puts you at an increased risk for cognitive issues? Research shows a clear link between the two conditions. Several studies have found that the worse your hearing loss is, the greater the chance you have of developing a cognitive...

If you’ve taken the first step toward better hearing by investing in hearing devices, you deserve to be congratulated. But satisfaction is not guaranteed by a simple purchase. You have a responsibility to develop good communication habits to maximize the benefits you...