Getting Help for Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
Knowing a loved one is having trouble hearing can be frustrating, especially when holiday gatherings are right around the corner. The good news is there’s still time to get help for family members with hearing loss before the festivities begin. The majority of adults lose their hearing slowly over a long period of time, which may…
The Science and Art of Listening
In a recent New York Times article, auditory neuroscientist Seth S. Horowitz of Brown University dove into the science and art of listening. Enjoy the post below learning exactly what the difference is between hearing and listening. HERE’S a trick question. What do you hear right now? If your home is like mine, you hear the…
Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Our Soldiers
Earlier this week we observed Veteran’s day paying honor to the men and women who serve our country. The day of remembrance and honor got us thinking about the hearing of our soldiers coming back from duty. Recent studies show that more than 12% of all deployed American soldiers who return from conflicts around the…
Developmental Milestones
If you’re a visual learner like myself, you must be loving the infographic trend that is setting every fact and topic to be learned into a visual explanation. I recently found a developmental milestones infographic that has been making it’s rounds on social media that perfectly depicts the growth of a little one’s speech and…
Gene Mutation Linked to Old Age Hearing Loss
Recent research out of the University of South Florida has identified a genetic biomarker for age-related hearing loss. The finding could have a significant impact on the future prevention and understanding of age related loss (officially called presbycusis) which affects roughly 30 million Americans. The study was conducted over nine years as a collaboration project between USF’s…
Facts to Consider Before Purchasing Hearing Instruments
We know there are a lot of choices out there for your hearing instrument, and as you begin the journey to finding the right hearing device, we want to providesome information to help you make an educated decision in an often confusing market. There are three things that are critically important to investigate before investing…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Hearing Loss
In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is raising awareness of the importance of addressing hearing loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The ability to communicate with the help of hearing instruments can help enhance quality of life for both those with hearing loss and their…
Earworms
It’s happened to everyone…you’re minding your own business, flipping through radio stations, when you come across one of “those” songs – it only takes is a couple of notes and — BLAM! — the song is stuck in your head for hours, maybe even days! These tunes that persistently repeat in your head are affectionately known as “earworms” and…
Pain Relievers Increase Risk of Hearing Loss
Pounding headache? Back pain? For many Americans the first thing we do when signs of pain present is reach for a pain-relieving pill, however recent research shows that you might want to think twice before popping a pill as it may be doing more than taking away the pain, it might be damaging your ears…
The Truth Behind Over-the-Counter Sound Amplification
Many of our patients have been asking us about our thoughts on a recent Wall Street Journal article that discussed Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) sold over-the-counter or online. We wanted to take a moment to share our opinions (and those of other medical professionals) to our blog readers. While the article brought up great…