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ARTICLE SUMMARY: The impact of hearing impairment and hearing aid use on progression to mild cognitive impairment in cognitively healthy adults: An observational cohort study A research article published in February of 2022 detailed its findings on how hearing loss and the use of hearing...
As an audiologist, ear wax is a common subject of discussion with my patients. What is ear wax? Why do we need to have ear wax? What causes ear wax? What can I do to eliminate ear wax? Do I need to have my ears...
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines diabetes as, “a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.”4 After consuming food, the body breaks it down and turns it into sugar that gets released into the bloodstream. When...
Before talking about exercises for tinnitus, let’s have a brief overview of the condition first. Subjective tinnitus is the most common form of tinnitus. It is when you perceive a sound or noise, but there is no related sound stimulus present for others to experience....
When water becomes trapped in your ear, it can be an uncomfortable and frustrating experience. While it’s natural to want to quickly fix the situation, it’s important to approach the situation with caution. Knowing what to do and what not to do in safely removing...
Selective hearing is the ability to listen to a single speaker while in a crowded or loud environment. You have probably heard the phrase in a joking manner referring to a person who seems to hear only what they want to hear when they want...
Tinnitus is defined as any internal “head noise.” This internal head noise can often often be described as ringing, buzzing, crickets, roaring, static or white noise. Over 50 million Americans report having tinnitus. This means that 1 in 10 adult Americans report having the condition....
Itchy ears are a common problem that, while annoying and bothersome, are not usually harmful or a cause for concern. There are a lot of causes for itchy ears that will be discussed later, but the important thing to remember is that no matter the...
Phonak is the flagship hearing aid brand of Sonova, the world’s largest hearing aid manufacturer. The company offers one of the broadest lines of hearing aids in the world, and within those lines you can find almost any feature, style, color, and technology that you...
Earwax, technically known as “cerumen” is a bodily production that is actually pretty useful- in small amounts, that is. It naturally cleans as it moves from the inner part of the canal outwards. It gathers dead skin cells, hair, and dirt along the way. In...
Although hearing loss impacts almost 50 Million people in the U.S. and is listed by the Department of Health and Human Services as the 3rd most common chronic disorder affecting older adults it is not often associated with tumors, lesions or growths in one’s head....
Stay up to date on the latest hearing aid technology with insights and reviews of the newest models from the top hearing instrument manufacturers.
Oticon Zeal hearing aids were designed to provide reliable hearing support with straightforward technology and...
Phonak Infinio Ultra and Ultra Sphere hearing aids represent the newest generation of Phonak’s advanced...
ReSound ENZO IA hearing aids are specifically designed for individuals with severe to profound hearing...
Starkey Omega AI hearing aids represent the latest advancement in Starkey’s line of intelligent hearing...