In the movies, invisibility is a powerful tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health disorders, regrettably, are equally as potent and much less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for example, is a very common condition that
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is particularly true when it comes to hearing aids. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around you. Contemporary, high-end hearing aids
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not exactly sure why. Well, it was aggravating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking her to turn the volume on the TV
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you track your hearing health? Here are
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the laundry or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers significantly. Sometimes, you don’t
Hearing loss has a track record for showing itself gradually. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re just turning up the volume on your television once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) In some cases that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. In some situations, hearing loss
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are pleased with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When analyzing results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the grocery store, and 85%
It’s easy to observe how your body ages over time. You develop wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your joints start to get stiff. Some drooping of the skin starts to happen in certain places. Maybe your eyesight and your hearing both start to fade a little. It’s pretty difficult not to notice
Measuring hearing loss is more technical than it might at first seem. You can probably hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. Most letters may sound clear at any volume but others, such as “s” and “b” could get lost. When you figure out how to interpret your hearing test it becomes
Just picture for a minute you’re a salesperson. Today, you’re on a very important call with a potential client. Multiple agents from their offices have come together to talk about whether to employ your business for the job. As the call continues, voices go up and down…and are sometimes difficult to hear. But you’re fairly
Isn’t pizza interesting? As long as a few factors are met, you can adjust toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is a lot like that. But as long as you have difficulty hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss whether it’s caused by genetic factors, age, blockages, or exposure to loud
