Hearing aids have undergone major changes in recent years—and so has the way people obtain them. In the past, those in need of treatment for hearing loss would visit an audiologist or other hearing professional to purchase hearing aids. These devices typically cost upwards of $3,000, not including any medical bills from a clinic visit. …

Trauma can be described as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience or a physical injury. In the case of hearing, trauma can result in hearing loss, and there are different variations of trauma that can cause different types of hearing loss. In addition to the 3 main types of hearing loss, the function of hearing …

Whether you’re walking on a busy street, waiting in line at the grocery store, or studying in the library, it seems like everyone is wearing headphones or earbuds. Although they can transport us to another place and romanticize whatever mundane task we are performing, they can also cause irreversible hearing damage if we have our …

We often wear protective eyewear to prevent sight damage or blindness. Of course, no one wants to go blind, but another one of the five senses one should consider protecting is hearing. This article will share types of hearing protection you should consider.  Every day, we are exposed to high levels of noise whether it …

There are a variety of ailments that can bring on a sudden onset of temporary hearing loss, but a sudden change in your hearing can be scary. Oftentimes, cases of temporary hearing loss are mild and will go away on their own, but if you’re dealing with a chronic, lasting, or severe issue, it’s always …

If you’ve ever experienced your child or partner ignoring you with a question about chores, but they seem to turn their attention to you immediately at the mention of their favorite snack or activity, you might have direct experience with selective hearing.  Even for those who don’t know what selective hearing is, it’s likely everyone …

There are many people in the world who live an active lifestyle and wear hearing aids, so it comes as no surprise that waterproof hearing aids are sought after. Advances in technology have brought us waterproof phones, cameras, and speakers—just to name a few—which begs the question of whether hearing aids can include this technology? …

The evolution of e-Health and telemedicine has shifted focus from patients coming to the hearing clinic for hearing health evaluation towards the possibility of evaluating the hearing status remotely at home. But is an online hearing test accurate? The answer is yes, online hearing tests can be accurate, but knowing what to look for is …

If you’re not sure what to do with old hearing aids or are looking for a unique way to be charitable this holiday season, there are many programs set up to take your old hearing aids. No matter the type, age, and condition of the hearing aids, they can be donated to a variety of …