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Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in one or both ears, ranging in degree from mild, moderate, severe to profound. Hearing loss is very common, as it’s the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, comes...
Hearing loss is unique to each individual. There can be varying causes, configurations, degrees of severity and types. There are some known commonalities for those that acquire hearing loss. Hearing loss is associated with our overall emotional and physical health and physical independence. Hearing loss...
Hearing aids are more than just devices; they’re lifelines to clearer communication, richer experiences, and improved quality of life. But simply purchasing a hearing aid isn’t enough. To truly benefit, it must be precisely programmed and verified to match your unique hearing profile. This is...
What The FDA Ruling for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Means for You Wow! It’s happening! Hearing aids are now approved for over-the-counter (OTC) sales. The years-long battle has finally come to an end, with the FDA ruling in favor of providing OTC hearing aids as early...
Most hearing aids on the market today are moisture-proof or water resistant and not completely waterproof. A waterproof hearing aid is one that can remain immersed underwater for an indefinite period of time and continue working. Even those hearing aids that are described as waterproof...
There are two basic types of hearing aid batteries: rechargeable and disposable. While the majority of behind-the-ear and receiver-in-the-ear hearing aids have switched to rechargeable batteries, there are still many hearing aids that use disposable batteries. Most custom in-the-ear hearing aids and some behind-the-ear hearing...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is the agency responsible for providing health care benefits for veterans. This agency oversees the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) which has approximately 167 VA Medical Centers and more than 1,400 community-based outpatient clinics. The VHA Medical Centers (aka VA)...
The modern-day world we live in is a noisy one. Everywhere you go there is loud noise: driving down the street, school cafeterias, gymnasiums, restaurants and large sporting venues. Outside of our recreational activities, some people always work within a noisy environment. Our first responders,...
There are a variety of unusual sounds and noises that occur in our ears and many different reasons why we experience these sounds and sensations. One example of such an unusual sound is a cracking or popping sound. Why do my ears pop? Several reasons...
Hearing aids, on the whole, are expensive. If you want one of the high end models you will probably need to see an audiologist, get a hearing test, be fitted for the device, and then come back for after care and support. While all of...
Having clogged ears can be really uncomfortable and can lead to muffled sounds or straining to hear. In some cases your ear may clear itself pretty quickly, other times you can easily clear the clog with a home remedy, but sometimes medication is needed. If...
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...
