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Hearing loss affects nearly 20% of the global population. While we often think of hearing loss as a static condition, it usually progresses over time. Whether your hearing loss is due to aging, noise exposure, illness or other common causes, identifying and treating it early on can make a big difference in how it affects…

Approximately 20% of the global population has some degree of hearing loss. If you’re newly diagnosed, figuring out how hearing aids will fit into your life can be daunting. One common concern is how these new devices will affect your beauty routine. Let’s look at some helpful tips to care for your hearing aids without…

More than 28.8 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Sometimes the complexity of those devices can intimidate people out of making the decision to obtain them. Among these, “channels” and “bands” are two critical features that can significantly impact your hearing aid experience that users may not know about or understand….

Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. If you’re new to hearing aids, it’s normal to be curious about how you can maximize their features—including their Bluetooth capabilities. Bluetooth hearing aids use wireless technology to connect directly to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets, TVs and computers. Let’s look…

Listening to your favorite jams can lift your mood, increase your productivity and add entertainment to your next lengthy road trip. Music is a constant presence in our lives, with one 2023 report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry finding that people spend an average of 20.7 hours listening to music each week….

If you’re one of the approximately 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, you have likely experienced difficulty understanding communication, especially in busy environments. Because people with hearing loss struggle to differentiate between speech and background noise, places like busy restaurants, where the din of chatter and clinking dishes threaten to drown out your conversation,…

Early detection and intervention are critical in managing hearing loss in children, as they play a vital role in their speech, language and social development. It’s essential to be vigilant about the early signs to provide the necessary care. Types of Hearing Loss Pediatric hearing loss is typically screened from birth as a routine part…

If you’re among the 28.8 million Americans who could potentially benefit from hearing aids, you might question the compatibility of these devices with various activities, especially those involving the outdoors. For avid hikers who rely on hearing aids, there’s good news: Not only is it entirely feasible to embark on nature trails with your hearing…

Approximately five in 1,000 children aged 3-17 have hearing loss. Hearing aids are the most common treatment path for adults and children, but your audiologist may recommend different hearing aids for your child than they would for an adult with hearing loss. There are two primary considerations for this recommendation: Let’s look at these considerations…