It is only natural to want to remove unsightly ear wax but it is important to remember that ear wax is also natural, and is vital for healthy hearing. One such removal method is called ear candles, also known as ear candling, and while it may seem like a great way to remove ear wax, …

What is dementia? Dementia and hearing loss are closely linked. Dementia is an umbrella term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. While dementia mainly affects older …

The use of headphones and earphones has become the norm in modern life, particularly in younger generations. At the same time, younger people are increasingly complaining of early signs of noise-induced hearing loss, and headphones are being blamed. So, should you use headphones with hearing aids? What is the difference between headphones and earphones? Headphones …

While there are no specific hearing aids for TV, wearing hearing aids can aid you in hearing and understanding speech much better. There are also a variety of other things you could use, such as those listed below, that could help you enjoy watching TV much more.  After a long day at work, you most …

Suffering from hearing loss as a working professional can make effective communication quite challenging. Miscommunication can happen easily, which can lead to a number of undesired outcomes and a stressful work environment. Meetings are one area in particular where miscommunication can occur and the chances are even greater with hearing loss. Thankfully, there are some strategies …

SXSW, or South by Southwest, is an annual festival that celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture, hosting over 500, 000 people. Lexie Hearing’s COO, Seline van der Wat, has an exciting opportunity to speak at the auspicious occasion to aid in raising awareness of Lexie Hearing’s mission to provide affordable, accessible …

Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have emerged as a new, affordable, and accessible option for hearing healthcare in the US. But with a new product comes new questions, especially when it comes to navigating the world of health insurance. This blog aims to unpack the relationship between OTC hearing aids and health insurance to help you …

At one point or another, you might have wondered “what decibel level is harmful to my ears”. We hear so many sounds on a daily basis, and all at various volume levels, so it’s only natural to wonder at what point we may be damaging our hearing.  As with a number of other “harmful” things, …

In our daily lives, we experience a wide range of noises from the environment such as the traffic on the street or sound from the television and radio. These noises are generally not harmful to our hearing. However, being exposed to loud noises is a common cause of hearing loss in adults and can cause …