In Florida, we’re lucky to enjoy warm weather year-round and have plenty of opportunities to spend time in the Gulf or a backyard swimming pool. But for people who wear hearing aids, the sun, sweat, and water can potentially damage those intricate devices. Although hearing aids are equipped with some protection against moisture, they are […]
When we notice hearing loss and cognitive decline in our loved ones or ourselves, it’s common to assume that they are unrelated consequences of aging. However, when someone has hearing loss, it can increase the likelihood of cognitive impairment. This powerful connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline is surprising for most of us. But […]
When we think of hearing loss, we usually imagine someone with extreme hearing loss – or even no hearing at all. But hearing loss usually doesn’t always (or usually) happen all at once. If you pay attention, you may notice subtle differences in your hearing while you’re still in the early stages of hearing loss. […]
When you visit your audiologist for a hearing test, you will receive your results on something called an audiogram. While you may have heard of an audiogram, you might want to familiarize yourself with the information it provides. An audiogram is a chart that measures your ability to hear various tones at different volumes. This […]
Do you take a daily prescription medication to manage blood pressure, treat depression, or keep another chronic condition in check? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Approximately two-thirds of the American population take prescription medications daily. While perhaps you’re the remaining third who does not take daily medication, chances are, you have a family member […]
Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions was to pick up or revisit a hobby. Too many times, we spend our time being busy with life instead of living our lives, and hobbies can be wonderful ways to unwind, stimulate the mind, socialize, or find quiet time alone. As a trained percussionist who pursued a […]
A while back, you finally did it- you got hearing aids. You may have been tired of filling in the communication blanks in noisy social or business settings and pretending to hear questions, then crossing your fingers that the “yes” or “no” you said was the right answer to what you thought you heard. So, […]
In a landmark ruling, the FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This ruling meant that beginning in October, retailers, from local pharmacies to electronic big box stores to online stores, were permitted to sell hearing aids. Here are a few items the FDA has noted about the who and what behind OTC hearing aids. According […]
The foods we eat can help us keep a trimmed waistline, maintain good blood pressure, and offer other general health benefits, but science also shows us that certain foods may have added benefits of lessening your risk of hearing loss as you age. Foods that keep our eyes and skin healthy often get the spotlight […]
When you think of hearing loss risk factors, you often think of protecting your ears from the harmful loud noises of the outside world. But, there is a silent and internal risk factor you may not have been aware of— diabetes. Did you know that people with diabetes have twice the incidence of hearing loss […]
