What Is The Link Between Smoking And Hearing Loss?
Smoking has long been accepted as a contributor to hearing loss. Recent research has further solidified this connection, demonstrating a dose-response relationship between smoking and hearing loss. More importantly, it has shown that the risk of hearing loss can be mitigated by quitting smoking, even if only for a brief period. The Impact of Smoking…
Are There Apps to Help Navigate Hearing Loss?
Navigating a life with hearing loss comes with twists, turns and challenges you may not have considered. Luckily, technology has advanced in a way that can improve your hearing loss experience. Not only can hearing aids help improve communication by clarifying speech sounds and reducing background noise, but smartphones give you access to countless apps…
Four Important Reasons to Get Hearing Aids
There are currently more than 1.5 billion people living with hearing loss. From contributing to the development of tinnitus to making communication more difficult, hearing loss can impact your life in countless ways. Hearing aids are one remarkable tool to mitigate the adverse effects of hearing loss. Hearing aids have a microphone that collects sound,…
How to Know When It’s Time to Get New Hearing Aids
Even if you love your current pair of hearing aids, there will come a time when you’ll have to get a new pair. Let’s take a look at a few signs you’re due for a hearing aid upgrade. You’ve Experienced Some Big Life Changes When you get fitted with hearing aids, your audiologist considers your…
Three Bad Habits That May Be Negatively Impacting Hearing Health
Taking care of your hearing health can help stave off early hearing loss. When we think of common causes of hearing loss, the first things that come to mind are likely to be extremely loud noise exposure and aging. A few less-discussed habits include but are not limited to: Let’s look at how these habits…
Can Hot Weather Harm Your Hearing Aids?
It’s a hot summer in Reno, with temperatures regularly getting into the 90s and even 100s. If you’re a hearing aid user, it’s important to know how to care for your device in hot weather to avoid any potential damage. How Hot Temperatures Put Your Hearing Aids at Risk There are two main ways hot…
How To Enjoy Podcasts with Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among the population who wears a hearing aid in 2023, you may be wondering how you can make the most of certain listening experiences, like enjoying podcasts. We review tips…
How To Get the Most Out Of Your Rechargeable Hearing Aid
When it comes to deciding what hearing aids are right for you, there are many factors to consider. Things like wearability, the severity of your hearing loss, your work and home environments and even your hobbies can all play a part in your decision. Another thing you may want to consider is whether or not…
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Pair of Hearing Aids
A 2022 article published in the National Library of Medicine reports, “Worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 5% of people have disabling hearing loss, defined as a hearing deficit of 40 dB in the better hearing ear in adults and a hearing loss exceeding 30 dB in the better hearing ear in children….
Tips for Planning a Cruise with Hearing Aids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid; use was higher among men than women in all age groups.” If you’re one of this number who wears hearing aids, and if you’re planning a cruise with your loved ones, we review…