Envision your life in 2016 with half the stress and double the energy. Who wouldn’t want to have that? While practically everyone aspires to better health, it’s no secret that most health-related New Year’s resolutions are unsuccessful. We are inclined to create resolutions that are too challenging or too complex—all in the name of achieving […]
Quick question: how many individuals in the United States are suffering from some form of hearing loss? What is your answer? I’m prepared to bet, if I had to guess, that it was short of the correct answer of 48 million individuals. Let’s consider one more. How many people in the United States under the […]
With one out of every five people in the US battling with some degree of hearing loss, there’s a good chance you know at the least one individual who has some trouble hearing. And considering the strong connections between healthy hearing and physical, emotional, and social well-being, the holiday season is the perfect chance to […]
During the course of the year, we’ve searched and posted amazing stories about people overcoming hearing loss to our Facebook page. These inspirational stories remind us of what human determination and persistence can achieve—even in the face of intense challenges and barriers. Of the many stories we’ve come across, here are our top selections for […]
To keep your hearing aids functioning properly for years to come, you need to learn proper care and maintenance. And though it may seem like an additional burden, with the right approach your hearing aid care will become easy and automatic. The key is creating productive habits. If you include your hearing aid care into […]
Modern-day advances in technology ensure that your hearing loss can be effectively remedied with the right hearing aid model. The trouble is choosing the right one. With all of the hearing aid models on the market, it can feel a little overwhelming. But by taking into account four factors—together with help from a qualified hearing […]
Communication is consistently reported as one of the most—if not the most—significant factors to strengthening and preserving healthy relationships. As reported by the PBS program The Emotional Life: “How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the character and success of their relationship. A raised eyebrow, a hand on the arm, or […]
Dealing with hearing loss throughout the holiday season can be particularly difficult. While you may actually prefer to NOT hear a few of your relatives, the discussions you do wish to indulge in can be stressful. And because nearly all large holiday gatherings tend to be loud, it can be nearly impossible to focus on […]
Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re searching for the short answer, then yes, almost all cases of hearing loss are best treated with two hearing aids. If you want to learn why, or are interested about why we have two ears to begin with, then continue reading. The Benefits of Stereoscopic Vision […]
Supposing that you have hearing loss, what’s most likely to make you happy? A) Winning the lottery, or B) Getting a new pair of hearing aids It might appear clear to you that the answer is A, but research on happiness tells a quite different story. To begin with, most people do have a tendency […]
