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You’ve likely heard that today’s hearing aids are “not your grandfather’s hearing aids,” or that hearing aid technology is light-years ahead of where it used to be, even as recently as 5 to 10 years ago. But what makes modern technology so much better? And what exactly can present day hearing aids achieve that couldn’t
At times, it seems like we prefer to mislead ourselves. Wikipedia has an entry named “List of common misconceptions” that consists of hundreds of universally-held but false beliefs. Yes, I know it’s Wikipedia, but take a look at the bottom of the page and you’ll see approximately 385 references to credible sources. For example, did
You’ve just completed your hearing test. The hearing specialist is now entering the room and provides you with a chart, like the one above, except that it has all of these characters, colors, and lines. This is intended to highlight to you the exact, mathematically precise characteristics of your hearing loss, but to you it
We don’t need to tell you the signs and symptoms of hearing loss; you already know them all too well. You have a very different kind of challenge: persuading someone you care for to get their hearing screened and treated. But how are you supposed to get through to someone who denies there is even
It takes the average person with hearing loss 5 to 7 years before seeking a professional diagnosis, in spite of the fact that the warning signs of hearing loss are obvious to other people. But are those with hearing loss just too stubborn to get help? No, actually, and for a few different reasons. Maybe
If the unknown generates anxiety, then a trip to the hearing specialist is especially nerve-racking. While nearly all of us have experience with the family doctor and the community dentist, the visit to the hearing specialist might be a first. It sure would be useful to have someone make clear the process up front, wouldn’t
While the majority of us remain current with our yearly physical, dental cleaning, and eye examination, we usually fail to think about the well-being of our hearing. And when our hearing does start to weaken, it occurs so slowly that we barely notice and neglect to do something about it. It’s this lack of interaction
Do you remember the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetized bracelets that promised to provide you with instantaneous and significant pain relief from arthritis and other chronic disorders? Well, you won’t see much of that advertising anymore; in 2008, the producers of the Q-Ray Bracelets were legally required to reimburse customers a maximum of $87
Hearing deficit is hazardously sneaky. It creeps up on you over the years so little by little you barely notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And afterwards, when you eventually recognize the symptoms, you shrug it off as bothersome and aggravating because its real effects are hidden. For close to 48 million American
Popularity, wealth, and screaming fans are all part of the life of a professional musician. In spite of this, a lot of “hearing loss” or “tinnitus” can result from all that fortune and fame. The sad fact is, a musician’s hearing is what is most vulnerable to harm from the performance of their trade. Over
You should educate yourself on the common decibel levels of sounds so you can better protect your ears while at work or at a concert. It’s true that countless people in these environments can experience hearing damage over time. Check out these cool facts: Did you also know a power saw can reach 110 decibels
As a result of dedicated research over the years as well as an incredible boost in technology, these devices now come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and even colors. Plus, they only weigh a few ounces, providing an unmatched comfort level. The hallmark of inventions has consistently been research and motivation. Spurred on by
