How Are Animals Helping Scientists Improve Hearing Aids?
Hearing aid technology is rapidly evolving and scientists are always looking for ways to improve user experience. One unique way they might be able to do this is by looking at spiders and flies. Background Noise and Hearing Aids You might be wondering how insects could possibly help anyone hear better. The answer is that…
3 Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
It’s not uncommon for first-time hearing aid users to have some growing pains as they adapt to life with their new device. Sometimes it may be actions that you are taking (or not taking) that can lead to problems. Let’s take a look at three common mistakes first-time users make so you can know what…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aid Batteries
One of the more important things to figure out after getting hearing aids is how to get the most out of your batteries and make sure your device is never without power. Most hearing aids use disposable zinc-air batteries that are color and number-coded so that you know exactly which one your device needs when…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Repairs and How to Avoid Them
Like any other device, your hearing aids may occasionally require repairs to keep them working well. However, by properly caring for them, you can help avoid many of the more common issues that can cause damage. Protect Your Hearing Aids One of the most important things you can do is develop a maintenance plan for…
Four Fantastic Types of Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aids are a valuable investment in your health and wellbeing. Sometimes to maximize the effectiveness of your hearing aids you need to add accessories. Let’s examine four hearing aid accessories that improve hearing aid performance and enhance your hearing health. Drying Boxes Hearing aids are exposed to a lot of elements day in and…
How Hearing Aids Help You Understand Sound
Hearing loss is typically gradual. So gradual in fact that many people don’t realize they are experiencing it at first. In quiet environments, they might continue to hear just fine, but when they’re out at a dinner party or enjoying Sunday brunch at Herb & Wood, words become harder to distinguish. The mix of several…
Do Sounds Seem Muffled? It May Just Be Temporary.
When leaving a concert or a loud sporting event, it is common to feel like your hearing is off. Sounds may seem muffled, your ears may feel full or you may even experience a ringing in one or both of your ears. This sensation is known as temporary threshold shift (TTS). What Causes Temporary Threshold…