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It’s the dawn of a new era for those who are fearful of the most pervasive stigma associated with hearing loss— the hearing aid. Long gone are the bulky devices that the Greatest Generation, unfortunately, stigmatized as a sign of weakness. From animal horn to smart revolution medical tool, customizing a person’s hearing ability is
Have you ever wondered why communication is so different among men vs women? Many people joke about men having “selective listening,” but could there be more to it? According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, men are twice as likely to experience hearing loss compared to women. Most experts attribute this
Sound sensitivity and hearing loss is a curious relationship. One would think that an individual with hearing loss would have a higher tolerance for loud sounds, but often it’s quite the opposite—noises from loud to even normal decibel ranges can become a nuisance. Especially when the brain gets involved, which is, of course, how we
If I asked you to name 10 things that are more fun than dealing with health insurance, could you do it? How about 20 things? For most people, that exercise takes no time at all, because the truth is that almost anything is more fun than navigating the complexity of insurance. In our work with
If you don’t watch what you eat and fail to exercise regularly, poor cardiovascular health is only one risk you’ll face. New evidence shows a link between poor heart health and hearing loss. The heart is responsible for pumping blood and bringing oxygen and other nutrients throughout the body. As cardiovascular disease clogs up arteries,
Troubles with thinking, remembering, reasoning—this is what is referred to as subjective cognitive decline, which has been associated through study after study in patients with signs of hearing loss. The more severe the hearing loss, the greater the risk. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society further supports existing evidence
Hearing aids are a big investment into a person’s quality of life, and an investment that should be protected. One of the greatest enemies of your hearing aids is moisture. While hearing aids are built to withstand the rugged environment of your ear, they are still a high-level technology that can malfunction if not properly cared for.
Researchers are looking at ways to apply new signal processing strategies to the design of hearing aids. Signal processing is the method used to modify normal sound waves into amplified sound that is the best possible match to the remaining hearing for a hearing aid user. NIDCD-funded researchers also are studying how hearing aids can
Discover how to clear the way for better hearing. Hearing begins when soundwaves enter the outer ear (the visible portion of the ear located on the outside of the head) and are channeled down the auditory canal, a tube-like passageway lined with tiny hairs and small glands that produce ear wax.
Whether you wear hearing instruments, are just acquiring devices, or simply wish to improve your listening skills, LACE – Listening and Communication Enhancement – training will help you get the most out of the sounds of life. Because it is a computerized, internet-based program, we can track your results and discuss them with you.
“Now I wake up each morning to the sound of birds” A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that
