Recent studies have shown that listening to music improves our mood and emotions as well as our overall mental state. Each of us encounters music daily, whether it be while watching a television commercial while taking a ride in an elevator, or hearing your grandchildren sing. Here are the top […]
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Hearing loss can develop at any age and may be caused by many different factors. Did you know that there are three types of hearing loss? Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when the inner ear or the hearing nerve itself becomes damaged. This is the most common type of hearing loss […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that by the time most Americans reach their 70s, two-thirds have hearing loss? Although generally hearing loss and dementia are commonly associated with aging, recent studies show that there is a link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive problems including dementia. A Johns Hopkins study by Dr. […]