HEARING TIPS

The month of May is National Better Hearing Month and Precision Hearing of Clermont is encouraging area residents to make an appointment with an audiologist for a hearing test. “Healthy hearing means not waiting to check your hearing until hearing loss is so...

Everyone feels blue sometimes. However, if you have untreated hearing loss, you may find that these feelings tend to occur more frequently, linger longer and, for some people, won’t go away. That’s because having untreated hearing loss puts you at a greater risk for...

A little stress can be a good thing. It can motivate us to set and reach goals, take chances and learn new things. But when stress becomes overwhelming, life gets hard. You probably know the causes of stress—work, school, money, relationships—but did you know...

If you can pass a hearing test with flying colors but have trouble making out what your friends say in a noisy restaurant, you could have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss often goes undiagnosed because a standard audiogram, which measures your ability to hear...

If you have hearing loss, you may qualify for special tax deductions for hearing-care-related expenses that can help reduce your overall tax burden—and keep more money in your pocket. Enlisting the help of an accountant to determine your eligibility is always a good...

There are a lot of misconceptions about hearing loss, but we’re here to help set the record straight. Knowing the facts about your hearing health can help you make an informed decision about how to manage it in the future. Let’s take a look at some common hearing loss...

Share your story for a chance to win free hearing aids.   Precision Hearing’s lead audiologist, Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, is no stranger to hearing loss. Having lived with it since the age of five, she always wanted to help improve the lives of others through better...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with other health conditions—and hearing loss and hyperacusis could be some of them.  Hearing Loss and Autism Research suggests autism is more common in people with hearing loss than in people with typical hearing....

Ahh, summer. It’s the perfect time to take a vacation where you can rest, relax and recharge. Whether you’re looking forward to a romantic trip with your spouse or gearing up for a getaway with your friends, you want the experience to be as stress-free as possible....

A better hearing message for men  Chances are, you probably equate hearing loss with factors such as older age and exposure to loud noise. It might surprise you to learn there is also a correlation between gender and hearing loss. Overall, men are nearly twice as...