Tips for Wearing Hearing Aids with Glasses, Masks, or Helmets
Hearing aids help daily life, but wearing them with glasses, masks, or helmets can be difficult. Since many individuals wear glasses every day and masks or helmets at work, on vacation, or at leisure, these circumstances are common. After some trial and error, finding a comfortable balance between these objects and hearing aids becomes second […]
Stress and Fatigue Can Change How You Hear
Hearing goes beyond the ears. It affects the brain, body, and sense of calm. Stress and fatigue impair sound processing, yet they are generally dismissed as temporary. After a long workweek or a sleepless night, many people find conversations harder to follow or background noise overwhelming. These experiences are not random; they relate to how […]
Central Auditory Processing Disorder and Hearing
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is not just about ears. Rather, it is about how the brain interprets the sounds that are sent to it by the ears. Sounds may be heard but not processed clearly. Due to this disparity, hearing exams may indicate normal results even when listening is challenging, causing missed issues. Children […]
Reasons to Consider a Hearing Test at Home
Sometimes the idea of a simple hearing exam becomes a lengthy checklist, including making an appointment, gathering transportation, waiting in a waiting room, and entering the testing booth. For individuals with busy schedules, mobility issues, or a preference for comfort and privacy, that may be too much. At-home hearing evaluations are increasingly convenient and comfortable. […]
How Common Is Tinnitus and Who Is Most at Risk
Tinnitus is a sound in the ears that others cannot hear. This sound can be ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking. It is not an illness but a sign of a body or ear issue. Some people only experience a little irritation, but it can affect their sleep, concentration, and overall well-being daily. Even though most […]
Common Myths About Tele-Audiology
The development of tele-audiology has transformed hearing care. By allowing remote service, teleaudiology provides improved flexibility, faster follow-ups, and greater accessibility to rural and hard-to-reach people. Though remote hearing care technology has advanced, there are still many misconceptions about it. Misconceptions might cause people to doubt themselves and discourage them from trying an approach that […]
