Hearing Aid Accessories That Will Make Your Life Easier
If you have hearing loss, hearing aids help keep you connected to the world around you. They are an investment in your physical, mental and emotional health. Certain accessories can help you maximize the benefits you get from using hearing aids and keep them working well for as long as possible. Drying Boxes to Keep…
10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, which means it often develops so slowly, you don’t even know you have it until it has advanced to a stage that is difficult to treat. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to social withdrawal, feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, falls and even dementia. To prevent these and other…
5 Popular Types of Hearing Aids
If you’ve gotten a hearing test that indicated you have a hearing loss, your audiologist most likely recommended hearing aids as the best course of treatment. If you’re hesitant, don’t be! There are many styles of hearing aids on the market today that are suitable for a wide range of hearing losses. We review some…
4 Reasons You Should Get a Hearing Aid
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. In fact, the CDC reports that it is the third most common physical condition affecting Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, there is stigma around treatment that keeps people from wearing hearing aids. If you could benefit from a hearing aid but are still…
Understanding the Viral Causes of Hearing Loss
While the two most common causes of hearing loss are old age and noise exposure, another common cause is viral infections. It can be all too easy to pick up a virus at Downtown Silver Spring Freshfarm, which is why it’s important to practice social distancing and handwashing whenever possible. Some viruses are linked to…
The Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids
It’s no secret that hearing aids can change your life. When most people think about the benefits of hearing aids, they think of improved communication, strengthened relationships with loved and feeling overall better-connected with the world around you. While all of this is true, there are other life-changing benefits you may not know about. Hearing…
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The Link Between Hearing Loss and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. In fact, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds in the U.S. If these facts surprise you, it may also surprise you to learn that there are other consequences of heart disease: hearing loss. How Does Heart Disease Lead to Hearing Loss? Heart…
How Tinnitus Can Affect Your Job
Your job is an important part of your social environment and sense of achievement. Unfortunately, a survey by Tinnitus Hub found that 38% of people with tinnitus report that the condition negatively affects their prospects at work. This has serious implications for both quality of life and economic potential. What the Survey Shows When asked…
What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing loss. What Are the Levels of Hearing Loss? There are four general levels, also called “degrees,” of hearing loss: Mild…