When we as hearing care providers think about music, generally the detrimental effects come to mind. But Frank Russo, professor of psychology and director of the Science of Music, Auditory Research, and Technology Lab (SMART Lab) is bringing to light...
Self-Treating for Hearing Loss: More Harm Than Good
Have you heard about the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, recently passed by Congress? The bill, once signed into law by the president and fleshed out with Food and Drug Administration regulations, will allow the retail sale of hearing...
Can Prescription Drugs Cause Ringing In the Ears?
Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears (this can also be a whooshing or pulsing), is generally the first symptom of ototoxicity and is generally short lived, but it can have more permanent symptoms. About Tinnitus Simply defined, tinnitus is...
Are You Wasting Cash on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids?
Learn why self-treating hearing problems with personal sound amplification products might not be a better value after all. Big-box stores, warehouse clubs, and online retailers have made it easier than ever to buy over-the-counter hearing devices or personal sound amplification...
Is It “TIN-uh-tis” or “tin-EYE-tis”?
Americans love to debate how to say certain words: Is “tomato” pronounced “tuh-MAY-toe” or “tuh-MAH-toe”? Does the “ee” in “creek” sound like “sneak” or “pick”? By the 1930s, this kind of debate had become so common that it was immortalized...
On the Menu: Deaf-Friendly Restaurants
Road-tripping? Keep these 7 spots in mind! The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act improved equity and access in employment, public accommodations, services, and so much more for people living with disabilities, including hearing impairment. Some businesses, however, go above and...
5 Tips to Protect Against Falls
How’s your balance? Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death, per the World Health Organization. They’re also associated with hearing impairment, which can affect your balance. According to research, falls are more common among people with hearing loss....
You can delay age-related hearing loss
Physical Activity Delays the Onset of Age-Related Hearing Loss Age-related hearing loss affects almost two-thirds of U.S. adults over the age of 70. It’s a result of natural changes that happen in your inner ear, middle ear, and neural pathways...
Dos and Don’ts for Taking Little Ones to See Fireworks
If you have a newborn in the family, here’s what you need to know about Little One’s ears and fireworks. Every detail of your family’s Fourth has been planned to a “T,” from the neighborhood barbecue to staking out the...
Hearing Aid Advancements Enhance Your Dining Experience
Restaurants Are Serving Up Sound Have you noticed an extra helping of noise when dining out? Over the past decade, loud restaurants have become a trend. There are as many reasons to embrace the trend as there are to be...