What you eat matters. Your diet affects your energy levels, your immune system, and your heart. The foods you eat can even play a role in your hearing health! Here’s how a heart-healthy diet supports better hearing. Eating Healthy Reduces Risk of Hearing Loss A recent study from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital looked at how diet can impact hearing …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
Do you have young people in your life who seem to be constantly on their technological devices? Children and young people can benefit from using this technology as they learn and grow, and there is no doubt that technology will be essential to future success in life. However, young people need to learn how to best use technology to suit …
Tips for Video Calls and Group Chats for Hearing Loss
One of the powerful changes that took place in 2020 was the widespread adoption of video calling. Although the technology existed in the past, the global COVID-19 pandemic made that communication interface a necessity for many people. Whether they were being used for work, education, or personal relationships, video calls became a powerful way to connect with others and to …
Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer
If you are the new owner of a set of hearing aids, congratulations! The benefits of getting treatment for hearing loss range from the comfort of going out in public places and the ease of conversation with friends and family to the many health and wellness benefits, including reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline. You have taken a step …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Do you feel like recently it has been hard to remember everyday things? Perhaps you’ve started a project you’ve done over and over in the past only to forget a step along the way? It’s normal to forget things every now and then, but it can also be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s. This neurodegenerative disease can affect memory, …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Do you feel like recently it has been hard to remember everyday things? Perhaps you’ve started a project you’ve done over and over in the past only to forget a step along the way? It’s normal to forget things every now and then, but it can also be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s. This neurodegenerative disease can affect memory, …
How does Telemedicine Work?
Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology. Telehealth has become increasingly used and integral during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows access to health care without the risk of having to travel and risk exposure which an in person appointment can expose people to. Of course, there is …
How Do Hearing Loops Work?
Hearing in public spaces can be difficult sometimes. Navigating environments like airports, auditoriums, classrooms and other public venues that tend to be noisier can strain hearing. This is particularly challenging for people who experience hearing loss. In addition to hearing aids, there are other technologies that are used to support hearing in a range of settings. Commonly referred to as …
How Does Active Noise Cancelling Work?
Noise is part of our everyday life. From the sounds in our living space to commuting and listening to music or podcasts on our devices as well as the noise in work environments. If you use headphones to listen to audio, you may find yourself regularly adjusting the volume as you navigate settings with different levels of noise. Increasing the …
Seeking Hearing Loss Treatment Could Help Prevent or Delay Dementia
When you think of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, one of the first things that might come to mind is that there is no known cure. Indeed, despite their best efforts and increased research funding, there is no known cure for dementia at this time. The FDA did approve the new Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm, and doctors are optimistic that it might …