Body Health can impact Hearing Health
Medical science has already proven a connection between Diabetes and hearing loss, but your general fitness levels can also play a large factor in your ultimate hearing health. According to a recent study conducted by Research Magazine, fitter bodies are less prone to hearing loss than their out-of-shape counterparts. BMI, as well as waist/hip ratio,…
Traveling With Vestibular Disorders
To those who suffer from vestibular disorders, the idea of traveling can be disconcerting to say the least. From ear pain and pressure to nausea, dizziness and disorientation, the symptoms of vestibular disease can be worsened when someone is subjected to planes, trains and automobiles. If you are particularly sensitive to travel, the Vestibular Disorders…
E-Games: A Cause for Concern with Children?
Electronic games (e-games) are widely used by children as part of their daily life. Up to 50% of all children use e-games in their bedroom, and children are estimated to accumulate more than 10 hours of exposure to electronic media daily. With the emergent electronic use, parents and health professionals have also raised concerns regarding…
American Hearing Aid company receives two Product Awards
Hearing aid pioneer Starkey Hearing Technologies was recently honored with two product awards. Winners were judged by a panel of more than 3,000 peers, including business executives, past winners, academics and leaders in the fields of product development, design, engineering, science and medicine In March, Halo™ was awarded a red dot award for product design….
Month of May Book Drive
To raise literacy awareness during Better Hearing & Speech Month, we will be accepting gently used book donations throughout the month of May. Books can be brought to any of our three offices, and will be donated at the end of the month to local literacy awareness groups. Join with us this May to give the gift of reading…
Join us: Advanced Communication Workshop!
Join us on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30pm for our Advanced Communication Workshop, which covers a wide range of informative and helpful topics to assist those managing hearing and speech challenges. The workshop is put together in partnership with the University of Washington’s Audiology Department, bringing the latest in research and education to the rooms…
Made-for-iPhone hearing aids better than normal hearing?
New York Times tech writer Farhad Manjoo explores the future of bionic hearing in his recent piece about Made-for-iPhone hearing aids, finding that even those with ‘normal’ hearing will be awestruck by the capabilities of these highly advanced listening devices. Read more below. Original Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/24/technology/personaltech/app-controlled-hearing-aid-improves-even-normal-hearing.html?src=twrhp&_r=0
3-Year-Old Children’s Attention Span developed by ‘I Spy’ Game
“I spy, with my little eye, something blue.” Parents often play the ‘I spy’ game with children to avert boredom on long car rides or trips to the grocery store. A form of the game, where children quickly spot objects, is shown to enhance their ability to learn and navigate cluttered environments, new research shows….
Full Newsletter Article: ESHC turns 35!
In 1979, the Sony Walkman was released, the Supersonics won the NBA championship, and Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic opened its doors for the first time. “I can’t believe it’s been 35 years since I started Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic…” says founder Dr. Thomas Norwood, AU.D. Evergreen Speech and Hearing now spans three clinic…
Breaking the Stigma of Stuttering
Katherine Preston is the author of Out With It: How Stuttering Helped Me Find My Voice, a memoir that chronicles the journey she went on to come to terms with her voice. She is also a public speaker, talking about the necessity of vulnerability and diversity in the workplace. I spent years of my childhood…