One of hearing loss’s most puzzling mysteries may have been solved by scientists from the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the future design of hearing aids may get an overhaul in line with their findings. The enduring idea that voices are singled out by neural processing has been debunked by an MIT study. […]
It seems as if all our devices are getting smarter, stronger, and smaller. Being smaller while doing more is the general trend. Hearing aids are no exception, and it’s not a surprise. The world’s population is aging and hearing problems, though they can have many different causes, are more common amongst older people. About 37.5 […]
The saying “Music to my ears” could soon have an entirely different meaning for people dealing with hearing loss. Exposing children to music can have a beneficial impact on hearing as is highlighted by a joint study conducted by the University College London and the University of Helsinki. Measuring Speech-in-Noise Performance Researchers observed 43 young […]
Nutmeg and cinnamon wafting through the air. A joyous spirit and red, green, and blue lights fill your house. You enjoy catching up with your family members as your grandchildren sing, dance and play. You don’t want to miss any of this joyous occasion. Are you ready? Are You Missing Something? Throughout the year, you […]
The holidays are coming up soon, and large family get-togethers and dinners in crowded restaurants can prove especially difficult for people with hearing loss. Everyone is conversing loudly and at the same time. It becomes even more difficult for people who have hearing loss when you add other noises like background music, chairs scraping, and […]
Susan is living the active lifestyle she always knew she would after retirement. At 68, she’s now visited over 12 countries and has many more on her list. On any given day, you might find her out on the lake, discovering a new hiking trail with the grandkids, or volunteering at the local soup kitchen. […]
Ever wish you could get the inside skinny on what hearing aids are actually like? How does a hearing aid feel when you have one on, what is the sound like, and what does it feel like in your ears are all questions you may want to ask someone who already has hearing aids? If […]
You know it’s time to start talking over hearing aids when your dad quits talking on the phone because he has a hard time hearing or your mom always laughs late to the punchline of a joke. Although hearing loss is noticeable in a quarter of people from 65 yo74 and 50% of individuals over […]
