You asked for help with one simple task: take out the trash. But, regrettably, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Funny how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one thing you requested from them. The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often a sign of […]
November 23, 2023 | American Hearing + Audiology | Tinnitus Articles
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. The characters can often do the impossible if they have the power of invisibility, whether it’s a starship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Unfortunately, invisible health conditions are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. As an example, tinnitus is […]
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t avoid aging. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you might not know that numerous treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing […]
When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it may conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But nowadays, AI is more science than fiction. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply raise the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the […]
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not quite certainly why. Well, it was frustrating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Last night your daughter seemed irritated with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of the TV over and over again leading […]
The majority of people who wear hearing aids are satisfied with their experience: Based upon one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of people who use hearing aids are pleased with their experience. When speaking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% […]
As your body ages, it isn’t difficult to notice the changes. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees begin to be a little more sore. Your skin becomes a bit saggy in places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your hearing and eyesight. It’s […]
September 22, 2023 | American Hearing + Audiology | Hearing Test Info
Measuring hearing loss is more complex than it might seem at first. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. Most letters may sound clear at any volume but others, like “s” and “b” may get lost. It will become more apparent why you have inconsistencies with your hearing […]
Pizza is an interesting thing. You can change the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses involved, but as long as it satisfies a few general factors, it’s still a pizza. That’s a lot like hearing loss. But as long as you have difficulty hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s due to genetic […]
What’s the link between hearing loss and dementia? Brain health and hearing loss have a link which medical science is starting to comprehend. Your risk of getting dementia is higher with even mild hearing loss, as it turns out. Scientists believe that there may be a pathological link between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. […]
