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5 Heart Healthy Reasons to Test Your Hearing
1. Your heart and your hearing have more in common than you may think. There is over 60 years of research that shows a correlation between cardiovascular health and hearing sensitivity. Hypertension/High Blood Pressure is an accelerating factor in the degeneration of the auditory system. Improved cardiovascular health has been shown to slow down the…
Read More4 Reasons Why Followup Care is So Important to Hearing Aid Success
Reason 1: Your ears Your ears can produce some interesting things with the most notable being wax. Wax build up is one of the most common reasons for hearing aids to stop functioning. This is why it is so important to see your audiologist at a minimum twice a year. Reason 2: Hearing aids need…
Read MoreWhat’s New with Hearing Devices (Hearing Aids)?
The technology of hearing devices has changed significantly in recent years. Patients often wonder what the differences are between older technology and new technology. This blog will outline some of the new and exciting changes that are happening with current hearing devices. Bluetooth capabilities: One of the new features of most hearing devices is that…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Things to Know Before You Buy a Hearing Aid
1. What type of hearing devices do you recommend for my hearing loss? The best hearing devices for you are determined by a number of factors. Most importantly, your hearing configuration, your lifestyle and hearing needs, and you personal preferences. Talk to your provider about the difficulties you experience and what options and features are…
Read MoreDo You Know the Difference Between a Hearing Aid Dispenser & An Audiologist?
There are mainly two different types of providers that patients encounter when pursuing hearing devices: Audiologists and Hearing aid dispensers. It is important to be informed with what exactly the difference is between the two. An Audiologist is required to have a Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D) from an accredited college or university, which is a…
Read MoreDifficulty Hearing Music with Hearing Aids?
What are some of your favorite sounds? Our lives are filled with sounds that can transport us to a time or place with meaning. Although not all sounds are pleasant, they do evoke an emotional response. What researchers wanted to know, is whether or not people with hearing loss have the same emotional responses to…
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