Wearing hearing aids takes some getting used to
Wearing hearing aids takes some getting used to Remember your last pair of new shoes? You try them on in the store, they fit well and they feel fine. But then, by the end of the first day that you wore them all day, your feet were sore, there were rub spots, and at some […]
Do’s and don’ts of living with tinnitus
Do’s and don’ts of living with tinnitus Over 50 million Americans experience tinnitus — or ringing in the ears. When you first realize you have tinnitus, it can be difficult to know what to do. Here is a starter list of dos and don’ts for people dealing with tinnitus. Do’s Do talk to a hearing […]
Can earwax cause hearing loss?
Can earwax cause hearing loss? In short, yes, earwax can cause hearing loss. But it doesn’t occur as commonly as one might think. In fact, very few patients who are seen by hearing healthcare professionals have hearing loss that is literally due to excessive earwax (cerumen impaction). More likely, the patient has experienced a gradual […]
Research concludes wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk of dementia
Research concludes wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk of dementia A new study by the University of Exeter and King’s College London shows that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function over time than those who don’t. This follows other important research which has shown that hearing […]