Congratulations on taking the preliminary step toward healthier hearing by booking your hearing test. You’re already ahead of the game, as many people delay getting a hearing test for several years—in some instances decades. But now that you’ve arranged your hearing test, you’ll want to be certain that you’re prepared for the consultation, especially if
Photo credit: flickr Saad Faruque Twentieth century neuroscience has uncovered something quite astonishing: specifically that your brain can change itself well into adulthood. While in the early 1900s it was accepted that the brain stopped changing in adolescence, we now know that the brain responds to change all through life. Neuroplasticity To understand how your
There tends to be more confusion when it concerns hearing care than with most other medical specialties. We don’t have to ask, for instance, what a dentist or eye doctor can do for us. But when it comes to our hearing, we’re many times uncertain as to what we should do or which professional we
Congratulations—you’re set to join the millions of Americans who have found out how wearing hearing aids can make life more exciting and rewarding. In the near future, you’ll be hearing sounds you’ve long forgotten about, engaging in stimulating discussions, and listening to music with improved discernment for each instrument. But before you can get to
You’ve most likely watched the advertisements. The ones advertising PSAPs, or personal sound amplification products, assuring a boost to hearing for as little as 20 dollars. It sounds like a fantastic deal—particularly in comparison to the substantial selling price of a hearing aid. The truth is, it’s not so much a good deal as it
In the United States, hearing loss to some extent impacts 20 percent of the overall populace, or 48 million people. On average, then, one out of every five people you meet may have hearing loss. For those who truly want to have an understanding of the condition—or that experience hearing loss themselves and would like
We might take it as a given that our hearing aids are barely noticeable, can be managed with our cell phones, and can discern between speech and background sound. What we may not recognize, however, is that those features are the products of 400 years of experiment, design, and refinement. Even 5 years ago, hearing
Picture your life in 2016 with half the stress and double the energy. Who wouldn’t wish for that? While nearly everyone aims for improved health, it’s no secret that the majority of health-related New Year’s resolutions are unsuccessful. We have a tendency to create resolutions that are too difficult or too complicated—all in the name
Quick question: how many individuals in the United States are suffering from some type of hearing loss? What is your answer? I’m inclined to bet, if I had to guess, that it was well short of the correct answer of 48 million individuals. Let’s consider another one. How many people in the US under the
With one out of every five individuals in the US struggling with some form of hearing loss, there’s a good chance you know at least one individual who has some difficulty hearing. And considering the potent links among healthy hearing and physical, emotional, and social well-being, the holiday season is the ideal chance to give
Through the course of the year, we’ve sought after and posted amazing stories about people conquering hearing loss to our Facebook page. These inspiring stories remind us of what human determination and persistence can accomplish—even in the face of overwhelming challenges and barriers. Of the numerous stories we’ve encountered, here are our top picks for
To keep your hearing aids working effectively for years to come, you’ll want to learn proper care and maintenance. And though it may seem like an extra burden, with the right approach your hearing aid care will become easy and automatic. The key is establishing productive habits. If you integrate your hearing aid care into