Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, often, achieve the impossible. Unfortunately, invisible health disorders are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for example, is a really common […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues associated with aging that are treatable, and in some […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is especially true when it comes to hearing aids. The days when hearing aids merely increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. Modern-day, high-end hearing aids […]
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not really sure why. Well, you did feel left out earlier today when no one took the time to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was irritating. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming frustrated when you […]
Subtle changes in your hearing can be hard to detect because of how slowly hearing loss usually advances. Although children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on your hearing […]
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. The old saying “you […]
We typically think of hearing loss as something that develops little by little. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re just turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) In some cases that’s true but often, it isn’t. It turns out hearing […]
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are pleased with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, based on a recent survey. When talking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% in a restaurant or on […]
September 27, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology
As your body gets older, it’s not hard to detect the changes. You get wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees start to hurt a little bit more. Some sagging of the skin begins to occur in certain places. Perhaps your eyesight and your hearing both start to fade a little. These […]
September 21, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology
It may seem, at first, like measuring hearing loss would be simple. If you’re suffering from hearing loss, you can most likely hear some things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. Most letters may sound clear at any volume but others, such as “s” and “b” could get lost. It will become more […]
