How to Make the Most of Group Settings When You Have Hearing Loss
Group settings are a notoriously difficult listening situation for people with hearing loss. This is because there are usually multiple speakers fighting for your attention, and if you’re somewhere like a restaurant, you also have background noise like clanking dishes to contend with. To combat feelings of loneliness and social isolation, read our tips below…
Is There a Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety?
Imagine walking down the path at Red Bud Isle when suddenly it seems as though the world around you is spinning. This would certainly result in some anxiety, or even cause you to panic. This is the reality for over 90 million American adults who have experienced a dizziness or balance problem. Below we review…
What Are the Benefits of Newborn Hearing Testing?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, two to three of every 1,000 babies is born with hearing loss in one or both ears. Left untreated, this can have devastating impacts in terms of their ability to reach speech-language milestones on track. Newborn hearing screenings can ensure proper interventions take place…
Can Balloons Cause Hearing Loss?
The next time you throw your child a birthday party at Alliance Children’s Garden, you may want to consider bringing earplugs. Not for the screaming children, but for the balloons. Popped Balloons May Damage Your Hearing A new study from the University of Alberta indicates that the volume created from a popped balloon may be…
Understanding How Hearing Aids Work
If you are getting hearing aids for the first time, you might be surprised how many different options there are and how many features newer models have. Let’s examine how hearing aids work and how to decide what kind is best for you. Hearing Aid Basics Hearing aids have five basic components which include a…
Can Certain Foods Prevent Hearing Loss?
We all know that eating healthier can help us live longer and feel better. Research suggests it might also help you prevent hearing loss. Healthy Diets Linked to Better Hearing One large study collected data from 71,000 women from 1991 to 2013. Participants received mail questionaries every four years asking about their eating habits over…
The Birds are Starting to Sing Their Songs, But Can You Hear Them?
Spring is here again. The weather is warmer, and the days are longer, which makes it a perfect time of year to visit Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory to catch a glimpse of the pectoral sandpipers. However, if you have hearing loss, you may be missing out on one of the more soothing sounds, birds chirping….
How to Help Your Loved Ones Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Age-related hearing loss is common, affecting 40% of adults aged 55–74. However, the majority of these adults don’t wear hearing aids, and many who were given hearing aids do not wear them. This means they are missing out on the numerous benefits they can provide. If you have a loved one who has hearing loss…
How Do Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing So Easy?
It goes without saying that the noise level at the library is a lot different than when you’re taking in a Longhorns game at Moody Center. If you use hearing aids, you need your device to account for those changes. The good news is that newer hearing aids contain a multitude of features that can…
What to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid
Do you suffer from untreated hearing loss but finally feel ready to take the leap and purchase your first set of hearing aids? If so, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. In this article, we review the steps for buying a hearing aid. First, you must get a hearing test; second,…