One of the most common questions we get almost daily working as audiologists is why shouldn't people use q-tips to manage ear wax? Well, its a very good question, and an important answer. Read the article attached to find out why you "shouldn't put anything in...
Roughly 1 in 4 canadians is affected by some degree of hearing loss, and roughly 48 million americans have a degree of meaningful hearing loss. Despite the fact that hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition in North America, drug manufacturers have previously devoted very...
One of the leading causes of hearing loss is excessive noise exposure. While some people can manipulate their environments to reduce noise to safe levels, not everyone can control the noise levels. In those cases, individuals exposed to the excessive noise levels should protect themselves...
Many people do not know that both the hearing mechanism and the balance mechanism are both part of the ear. Different organs process hearing than process balance, but they share the same fluids. Many patients have reported that they felt their balance was "off" when...
We love Gail's blog at Hearing Health Matters. Read this funny and informative article to learn her experiences of "Hearing Aid Popsicles" and how cold weather affected her hearing aids....
Read this excellent article if you're interested in reading more about the economics of hearing aids....
Noise levels have steadily risen over the years, primarily due to advances in technology. Ipods, loud stereos, air travel and heavier traffic levels are all contributing to the increase in noise pollution. This is an ever growing concern because noise is one of the leading...
Another great article from Gail's blog at Hearing Health Matters: Stupid things to do with your hearing aids! Check it out here!...
Most people would quickly say "no". But is that actually a fair statement? Have you asked your spouse, family members, and friends? And did you listen to their response? Read this excerpt from an article by Ann Brenoff, of Huffington Post (full article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ann-brenoff/hearing-loss-middle-age_b_1325772.html) "Around 36 million American...
Ask any couple that has a successful marriage the secret to their success, and most will mention communication as essential to the success of their relationship. Communication allows partners to share their thoughts and opinions, and to convey their emotions to one another - a...