With 1.1 billion young people worldwide at risk of hearing loss from unsafe use of personal audio devices and exposure to noisy activities, Dr. Allyson Rainer, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA is reminding families of simple ways they can help their children protect their hearing...
Tinnitus (“TIN-a-tus” or “Tin-EYE-tus”) is the medical term for the sensation of hearing sound in your ears when no external sound is present. In most cases, tinnitus is a subjective noise, meaning only the sufferer can hear it. Typically, sufferers describe the sound...
Today, more than ever, the best solution for many individuals with hearing loss is hearing aids. Like all high-tech devices, hearing aids have improved significantly over the past several years in terms of performance and appearance. This includes “invisible”...
It’s difficult to discuss hearing loss with family. How to help those you care about get the help they need. Hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has it. It also affects spouses, family members and friends. From frustration with having to repeat...
When you think of great partnerships, what comes to mind? Abbott and Costello? Sonny and Cher? Batman and Robin? How about your brain and hearing? While their functions are distinctly different, your hearing health depends on how well your brain and ears work...
