It’s often said that hearing loss is a slow-moving process. It can be quite subtle for this exact reason. Your hearing gets worse not in giant leaps but by little steps. So if you’re not watching closely, it can be difficult to measure the decrease in your hearing. That’s why identifying the first signs of […]
Pain is your body’s means of supplying information. It’s not a very enjoyable approach but it can be effective. When that megaphone you’re standing next to gets too loud, the pain lets you know that significant ear damage is occurring and you immediately (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove yourself from that rather […]
If you get a cut, that cut will heal. In a short time, your stubbed toe will feel better. Even if you break a bone, when properly set, it will mend. But what if your hearing is damaged? Does the inner ear heal itself? Can you get your hearing back? Can homeopathic remedies help that […]
An estimated 50% of people 75 or older have some level of hearing loss and that’s why most people think of it as an issue for older people. But research shows that younger people are at risk for hearing loss – and, alarmingly, they’re losing their hearing in spite of the fact that it’s totally […]
Who doesn’t love finding a good bargain? But when it comes to your health, be careful what you purchase and keep your eye on the small details. The terms “hearing aid” and “hearing amplifier” might seem similar but they are actually entirely different devices. And making the wrong selection could have important ramifications for your […]
Even if you use glasses (the type you put on your face, not the kind you fill with liquid), you still see your eye doctor yearly, right? Because, as time goes by, your eyes change. Nothing in your body is fixed, not your eyes and not, it turns out, your ears either. That’s why, just […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]