When you are in good health, health is a subjective word. However, as health issues start to catch up with you, hindering what you can do and how you feel daily, we begin to realize that a healthy lifestyle may be more important to the quality of life than we previously suspected. This is for instance why many younger people …
How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?
You’re not alone if you’re unsure how to maintain your hearing health. “How often should I have a hearing test?” is a common question we get. Most Americans have annual physical exams with their doctors or have their vision examined every year or two. However, no one seems to know how often they should have their hearing tested. Here’s our …
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month
Some of the major health risks deserve our concerted attention, and many have been designated with a month to raise awareness and to promote research. Among these other concerns, American Diabetes Month takes place each November. We take the opportunity to recognize the efforts of healthcare workers who give their energies to diabetes treatment and care. We also look to …
How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing
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 …