Your hearing aids are tiny computers, and just like with laptops and tablets, moisture can present a challenge. Humidity can affect hearing aids in a couple of ways. First, just like condensation that develops on a soft drink can, moisture results when warm, humid air meets the cooler metal components […]
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One of every five Americans has hearing loss, and it is twice as common among people living with diabetes. Much like age-related hearing loss, diabetes-related hearing takes a toll on higher-frequency hearing. Also, people with diabetes can have a harder time hearing speech in noisy environments such as restaurants and parties. […]
Wearing earplugs is not cool – this misconception has existed for a long time and is a serious problem in today’s loud world. However, something as simple as wearing earplugs can protect your hearing and prevent permanent damage from occurring. Experiencing prolonged exposure to sound that is 85 decibels or […]
I often meet new patients at screenings for church groups or organizations, and a few of them already wear hearing aids. I always ask, “How do you think your hearing aids are working currently?” and “When was the last time you saw your hearing health care professional about your hearing […]
Do you know someone who has difficulty hearing in noisy restaurants or someone who is tired of having the TV volume at a high level? Electronic devices available today offer many benefits. For those on your holiday shopping list who are hard of hearing, there are many items they may enjoy […]