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Life happens. Every year, as summertime water activities ramp up, we experience an increase in calls from panicked patients who accidentally jumped into a pool or the ocean while wearing their hearing aids. As much as electronics and water typically don't go well together, all is not lost if your hearing aids do get a soaking! 5 tips that
FACTS ABOUT HEARING LOSS Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. More than half of the people with hearing loss are younger than age 65. Untreated hearing loss can affect your ability to understand speech and can negatively impact your social and emotional well-being—hearing impairment can decrease your quality of life! Hearing loss is the third most
Teenage hearing loss in the U.S, is on the rise, with recent studies indicating 1 in 5 teenagers exhibiting at least a slight hearing loss. This 30% increase in teenage hearing loss since the early 1990's is due in large part to the ever-present earbuds attached to smartphones and portable music players. Teens are more likely to engage in risky
Hidden Hearing Loss- what is it and how does it impact your life? More and more people are discovering that although they hear well in quiet or one-on-one situations, they have increased trouble hearing conversation in background noise. Routine hearing testing may show normal sensitivity to the different test frequencies! Hidden hearing loss is the term used to describe this
If you are a hearing aid user who depends on your hearing aids, a non-working hearing aid can spell trouble. This is especially true if your hearing aid stops working or does not sound right just before an important family gathering, business meeting, or important doctor appointment where it is critical for you to hear! Following are some easy, at-home
One of the first cultural shifts I experienced when I moved to Houston 18 years ago from NYC was the ubiquitous smile and nod when passing strangers in the street, often followed by a cheerful greeting, and sometimes even by an entire conversation. What a refreshing positive social connection the smile and nod can engender! However, when the smile and
February is American Heart Awareness Month, and The Center for Audiology staff is committing to taking steps to lower our collective risk of heart disease. This is also a good time to highlight the ongoing research linking hearing and heart health. The American Journal of Audiology reported that impaired cardiovascular health has a negative effect on both the peripheral
Even a mild hearing loss can make it difficult to enjoy everyday listening activities, including watching your favorite shows on tv. Fortunately, many options exist to improve the listening experience of watching tv even if you have hearing loss. Here are our favorites: 1. Direct TV Audio Streaming to Hearing Aids Many new hearing aid models offer direct Bluetooth connectivity.
We have known for years about auditory deprivation due to significant hearing loss. Auditory deprivation refers to changes in the brain that occur due to lack of stimulation secondary to hearing loss. As auditory input is attenuated, other parts of the brain become more active to compensate. Studies performed on individuals with hearing loss show increased activity in the pre-frontal
You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and do something about your hearing loss. Perhaps you are tired of constantly straining during conversation or guessing at the punch line that you missed. Perhaps your family members or friends are frustrated at having to constantly repeat themselves for you. Perhaps you responded incorrectly (and embarrassingly) during an important business meeting. Whatever