HEARING TIPS
Are Open Fit Style Hearing Aids Right for You? Read About the Benefits and Drawbacks
Choosing the hearing aid that's right for you or someone close to you can be intimidating, especially considering the variety of hearing aid models available.Read on to learn more about open fit hearing aids, a design that has been rapidly growing in popularity among...
What Moms and Dads Most Need to Know about Hearing Aid Models for Children
Unfortunately loss of hearing impacts a great number of youngsters, although the right type of hearing aid could have a really positive effect on their lives. The number of types, options, and different sizes is often overwhelming to the parent choosing a hearing aid...
Putting in a Home Hearing Loop System
Well done! In an effort to hear your favorite TV programs without aggravating the household, you went out and got a hearing loop. While it may have been a challenge to decide on the ideal system from among all the great options out there, it should be easier for you...
Bluetooth Technology Provides Additional Features on Certain Newer Hearing Aids
For those who have purchased a new hearing aid in the past few years, there is a chance that it has Bluetooth functionality. While Bluetooth was originally created for use with cell phones, its applications have evolved to include computers, home phones and TVs. When...
Exactly What Are Behind the Ear Model Hearing Aids and How Do BTEs Rate Compared to Other Types?
There are several types of hearing aids available for people who have difficulty hearing. While every style of hearing aid has unique advantages and disadvantages, behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids have become one of the more common choices.Continue reading for...
Electronic Hearing Protection Buyer’s Guide
26 million Americans -- including men, women and children of all ages -- suffer from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), according to the U.S. (NIH). NIHL is a result of exposure to dangerous noise levels of 85 decibels and up, and can be temporary or permanent. For...
Hearing Loss Facts that may Surprise You
Are you searching for some basic facts and data to finally get a family member or friend to have a hearing test or be fitted for a hearing aid? Talking over some of the data related to the prevalence, causes and effects of hearing problems may finally get them to make...
Overview of the 5 Leading Forms of Hearing Loss
Hearing problems are grouped in a variety of ways. The exact section of the auditory system affected is what determines the categorization. In this article we supply a breakdown of 5 categories - sensorineural, conductive, functional, mixed and central. The starting...
Can Excessive Ear Wax Have an Effect on Your Hearing?
What we call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and gathering alien particles such as dust...
Hearing Problems from Concerts – True or False?
If you've ever attended a modern day rock concert and found yourself saying, "That music is just too darned loud," it doesn't necessarily mean that you're getting old. This response could be your body's way of informing you that you're at risk of hearing damage. If...