We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age. Exercising and eating right are two obvious things we can do to help. But did you know hearing our best has a big impact, too? Here are four ways hearing your best can help you age your best. Hearing your best helps keep you […]
12 Reasons to Get Livio Edge AI Custom Rechargeable Hearing Aids
If you’ve been holding out on getting hearing aids because you were waiting for something that didn’t scream “hearing aid!” while also offering unheard of sound quality and high-tech, life-just-got-way-easier features, well then you know how the next paragraph begins. Hold out no longer and check out Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids. Custom […]
Stress Relief Tips and Tactics
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, many of us are feeling increased levels of stress — whether it’s stress about our health or the health of a loved one, stress about our finances or job, the future of the economy, or…(fill in your own stress here). Just know that these feelings are all completely valid. […]
I can hear but I can’t understand
One of the first things people with hearing loss observe is “I hear people fine, but I don’t understand what they are saying.” This is a consistent complaint of individuals who are experiencing the effects of a “sloping high frequency hearing loss.“ What’s happening and why do so many have this complaint? Hearing loss involves […]
Five things you should know about tinnitus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 50 million Americans experience tinnitus. That’s over 15 percent of the U.S. population, or nearly one in every six of us. So what is this condition that affects so many people — and what can tinnitus sufferers do about it? We cover the basics here. What […]
Why You Should Choose Personalized Care Over a Big Box Store
When it comes acquiring hearing aids, it’s important to take your time and do your research to find the best device to satisfy your hearing needs. After all, a hearing aid is a complex and advanced medical device, not a temporary accessory to be picked up alongside your groceries. Additionally, having an acute understanding of […]
Resolve to Hear Better in 2019: Steps for Getting Your First Hearing Test
Get a head start on your New Year’s resolution by taking charge of your hearing health today. By age 55, the odds of an individual experiencing hearing loss is 1 in 4. By age 65, that increases to 1 in 2. Hearing loss is among the most common sensory conditions experienced by aging Americans and […]
What Are the Different Types of Hearing Loss?
There are three main types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. Determining which type of hearing loss you or a loved one is experiencing is key to understanding its unique set of causes and treatment. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss. It accounts for 90 percent […]
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Your Hearing Aid
The technologies typically synonymous with Silicon Valley startups and major tech titans like artificial intelligence (AI), Bluetooth wearables, and geo-enabled smartphone applications are making their way into an unlikely suspect: hearing aids. These new AI-powered devices are a hearing aid, fitness tracker, mental health tracker, wellness coach, and foreign language translator in one. They make […]
Your First Hearing Exam
You’re Not Alone Over 47 million Americans experience hearing loss in the U.S., with 15 % falling into the age range of 45-64. If you are experiencing hearing loss symptoms, you might be ready for your first hearing exam. Locating a certified Audiologist and booking an appointment will guarantee you clear results and personalized care. […]
What Happens When You Ignore Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one the most common sensory conditions among aging Americans and is quickly becoming a serious health and social issue. Ignoring your hearing loss can have a serious impact on your social life, finances, and overall well-being. Many do not realize untreated hearing loss can accelerate cognitive decline – increasing our risk of […]
Which Hearing Aids Are Best For Me?
Addressing your hearing concerns is an important life decision. Whether you are just beginning to notice a change in your hearing or have been told you would benefit from wearing hearing aids, there is a lot to consider moving forward. The choice you make will depend on not only your level of hearing loss but […]
Dr. Goodwine Joins Graham Park Middle School for First STEM Exploration Day
Dr. Amy Goodwine joined Graham Park Middle School for their first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Exploration Day. A day dedicated to connecting local STEM professionals with seventh-grade students and fueling their interest in STEM fields. Students were able to gain a hands-on experience in audiology.
The Connection Between Hearing Health and Overall Health
Did you have your hearing tested during your last annual exam? Most doctors do not provide routine hearing screenings as part of an annual physical exam. However, the link between your hearing health and overall health is so strong that many people are rethinking skipping over this often overlooked part of your health. Hearing […]
Halo, Our Made for iPhone Hearing Aid, Wins International Award
Fourth Consecutive Year Product Designs Have Been Recognized. Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that Halo™, its Made for iPhone® hearing aid, has been honored with a red dot award: product design 2014. This is the fourth consecutive year Starkey Hearing Technologies has won this award, […]
Tinnitus And What To Do About It
Brian Secemsky, M.D. The Curbside Consult: My Ears Are Ringing! Posted: 09/11/2012 5:15 pm This past week, I was hanging out at a café with my good friend Molly doing what I do best: complaining. Because Molly happens to be a doctor of audiology, I decided to customize my generic and drawn-out rants to […]
The World’s Leading Hearing Researchers Gather in Lake Tahoe to Discuss Their Findings
8/21/2012 Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Researchers Present at Bi-Annual IHCON Meeting Minneapolis, Aug. 9, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that company researchers authored and collaborated on more than 12 posters and presented several lectures at the International Hearing Aid Research Conference 2012 (IHCON) held […]
Denise Dador More: Bio, Facebook, Home Page, News Team LOS ANGELES (KABC) — When it comes to hearing loss you might be surprised to find out how many Baby-Boomers say they’ve got hearing issues. Years of loud concerts and noise have taken their toll. But are people 50 and older adequately screened? It’s a controversial […]
Objective Hearing Aid Exam
When people seek out help for their hearing, how does one know when they’re hearing as well as they should be? Isn’t hearing mostly subjective? The answers to these very valid questions are through the use of objective testing. Objective tests are standardized, clinically research-based exams that use the patient’s hearing levels that were obtained […]
Signs Your Child May Have Hearing Loss
Health Tip: When Children Develop Hearing Loss Here are common warning signs August 21, 2012 RSS Feed Print (HealthDay News) — Children, especially the very young, aren’t always able to verbalize when something’s wrong. Hearing loss, which can affect a person for life, is no exception. The National Institute on Deafness and Other […]
Hearing Improves Our Quality of Life
Hearing connects us to each other and the world. We often pay little attention to this sense because it’s involuntary and automatic. Like vision, hearing gradually declines as we get older. The typical clues are increasing the volume of the television and frequently asking others to repeat themselves; both equally frustrating for the person and […]
Hearing Aid Care and Cleaning
Hearing Aid Care and Cleaning Modern hearing aids represent the pinnacle in miniaturized electronic technology, yet they’re forced to operate in a relatively hostile environment of heat, perspiration, and earwax, along with a variety of foreign substances that can easily enter the ear. These can all result in degraded hearing performance. The overwhelming […]
Ascent Audiology & Hearing Warns Against Hearing Injuries, Urges Use of Ear Protection During 4th of July Celebrations
Ascent Audiology & Hearing is joining the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) in urging people to use sound judgment and ear plugs in celebrating the 4th of July, America’s noisiest day of the year. The single bang of a firecracker at close range can permanently damage hearing in an instant. Ascent Audiology & Hearing and BHI also are […]