There are several types of conductive hearing loss. Some types of conductive hearing loss can be corrected with hearing aid. If the Corti organ in the cochlea functions normally, hearing aids can help transmit sound in the outer or middle ear.
Listening fatigue, also known as listener fatigue, is a state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion that occurs after prolonged exposure to an auditory stimulus. It can be caused by: Hearing loss, Auditory processing disorders, and Spending extended periods in noisy environments.
The new year is approaching quickly. Do you have unused health insurance benefits, hearing aid insurance benefits, or flexible spending account (FSA) funds? Now is the time to use your insurance benefits or FSA funds before they expire at the end of the year.
A Chinese proverb says, “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” On October 17, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took the final step of requiring all cellphones sold in the United States to be hearing aid compatible (HAC).
Having hearing loss requires us to think about how we will hear everywhere we go. This can be particularly challenging in public settings like places of worship, a meeting room, or even a service counter where hearing aids alone are often not enough.
Hearing loss and depression are connected in many ways, and one of the main ones is a sense of isolation. Research shows that making connections with friends and family is essential to psychological well-being, and we all know that hearing is pivotal to interactions.
Unlike traditional battery-operated devices, the new rechargeable hearing aids are designed to withstand moisture and heat, giving you the freedom to lead an active lifestyle without boundaries.
Nowadays, the population trend has shifted toward an aging society. Dementia, a neurocognitive disorder with acquired loss of cognitive abilities in at least one domain and impaired functional abilities with varying manifestations and etiologies…
Mealtimes are important across cultures. Food is often more than just a means of nourishment as it provides opportunities such as quality time with family, business meetings impacting future prospects, and meaningful connections with friends.
Did you know that where you are looking may influence how well you hear? A recent study published in Scientific Reports looked at the effect of gaze direction on hearing, with some interesting results.