When people think about heart health, they usually focus on how it affects the heart, brain and body. But did you know that your heart can also impact your hearing? Studies show keeping your heart healthy can help protect your hearing as well. Knowing this connection can help people take steps to keep both their […]
Guest writer: April Corner from HardtoHearIt.com Getting diagnosed with Otosclerosis, a form of hearing loss at the age of 25 was NOT on my bingo card in 2016. I was shocked. It took me over two years to come to terms with the fact I was losing my hearing at such a young age. There […]
Smoking, osteoporosis and diabetes can all contribute to the risk of losing your hearing Knowing your risks for hearing loss may help you mitigate the level of hearing loss you experience in your life. There’s lots of information out there about hearing loss increasing your risks of other health problems but have you considered how life […]
Echoic memory storing music and sound memories may deteriorate with hearing loss Memories are created by all five senses – sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste – but the memories most solidly in the brain are those created by music. These memories, called “flashbulb” memories come back so intensely you can still discover details you […]
A growing body of global research ties untreated hearing loss to an increased risk of developing dementia. So much so that, in 2017, untreated hearing loss was added to the list of major, modifiable risk factors for dementia. Most people don’t think about untreated hearing loss as a ‘major’ risk factor for dementia. With research […]
Some of the top celebrities have hearing loss and learned hearing aids make a huge difference in their lives.
Most people don’t consider sexy as part of their description of hearing aids. Maybe they just don’t understand hearing aids. Here are five reasons you can consider hearing aids sexy and a part of keeping you sexy too! 1. Effective communication There’s really no debate that sexy includes effective communication. If you can’t hear your […]
The ads are everywhere. If you’ve ever shown interest in hearing aids on social media or in a search, chances are you’ve been followed around the internet by hearing aid ads pitching cheap ‘hearing aids’ with no hearing test required. Don’t be fooled. They aren’t hearing aids. They are Personal Sound Amplifying Products and they […]
Did you know you hear with your brain? Unchecked hearing loss can have serious consequences. One of many great reasons to have your hearing checked! Social Emotional Medical We lose brain tissue mass at a faster rate with hearing loss. John Hopkins’ research shows that hearing loss has a higher rate of shrinkage in brain tissue mass […]
Hearing is one of your most important senses. So important, in fact, one of the first tests you get as a newborn is a hearing test. Your hearing connects you to your world and helps keep you safe. Even in your sleep, you keep hearing. So why do so many people avoid getting their hearing […]
Shopping for hearing aids can be an overwhelming experience. Just finding out you have hearing loss and need a hearing aid can put you in a tailspin. Plus, there are so many hearing aids to choose from. How do you know what’s right for you? Here’s a few things to think about when deciding both […]
Being reunited with friends and loved ones reminds us how much life has to offer. We are also reminded of how improving our hearing improves our quality of life. Benefits Hearing well plays such an important role in our daily lives. It allows us to: Overall, we experience improved quality of life. When we feel […]
