Are Portable Music Players Hurting Your Hearing? You probably often use your tablet or smartphone to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them to or not. Smartphones,...
Use Audiobooks to Hone Your Hearing
Better Hearing Is a Process, Not an Event When you get hearing devices, your hearing improves dramatically. But there’s still plenty of fine-tuning to do. That’s why an experienced hearing care professional schedules follow-ups. As you encounter different environments in...
Aviation and Your Ears
What Happens to Your Ears During a Flight? Those moments during the beginning and end of a flight — you can’t hear yourself talk because your ears are plugged up from the pressure? That’s no fun! A question may pop...
Causes of Ear Itching
Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It Next to pain, itching is probably the most uncomfortable physical sensation. It is annoying, distracting, and in some cases, absolutely maddening. When that itching occurs in a place you can’t...
Why Do My Ears Feel Wet in the Morning?
Your Ears Work Hard So You Don’t Have To Many people notice that their ears feel wet in the morning from time to time (or often). If you can relate, you’ve probably wondered why it happens. Here’s the short answer:...
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood This Winter
Hearing Health and Mental Health Have a Clear Connection In fact, untreated hearing loss increases your risk of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and more. Winter is also a prime time for seasonal blahs. If you could use a little mental-health...
New Year, New Hearing
Get a Head Start on Your Better-Hearing Resolution Winter is a time when we celebrate with friends and family, but it’s equally important to devote some energy to self-care. By prioritizing our mental and physical health, we can become the...
Hearing Evaluations Are Not Painful
A hearing evaluation should not hurt. The evaluation typically involves a series of tests that assess your ability to hear sounds of different frequencies and volumes. During the evaluation, you may be asked to wear headphones and listen to a...
When a Family Member Has Hearing Loss
When a loved one experiences hearing loss, it can have a significant impact on the entire family. While it may seem like a challenge at first, it’s important to remember that there are ways to navigate this new chapter together...
How Do I Get the Most Out of a Hearing Evaluation?
A: You’re already off to an ideal start — it’s important to see a trained hearing professional. They’ll help you make safe, effective decisions about your hearing health. But let’s get to some specifics — keep the following in mind....