Hearing isn’t just about processing sounds; it’s also deeply connected to our mental well-being. Understanding the link between our ears and our minds can help us stay healthier overall. Many people overlook this important connection, but taking care of your hearing can significantly improve your mental health. The Basics of Hearing Health Hearing health involves more than just being able …
10 Questions to Ask During Your Hearing Test
Hearing is a critical sense that affects our communication, relationships, and quality of life. If you’re scheduled for a hearing test, it’s important to be actively involved in the process. Here are several important questions to ask your audiologist or hearing care professional during your test to make sure you get the most out of your appointment. 1. What Type …
Tuning Into Millennials’ Hearing Health: Navigating the Challenges of Hearing Loss
In this digital age, it might be surprising to learn that millennials are not immune to the challenges of hearing loss. Often associated with aging, hearing loss in millennials is a topic that deserves attention. Let’s look at the causes, challenges, and preventive measures related to hearing loss in the millennial generation. The Surprising Reality: Millennials and Hearing Loss Hearing …
A Guide to Choosing the Right Hearing Aids
If you have hearing loss, you’ve probably been thinking about getting hearing aids. When facing the prospect of choosing the right hearing aids, individuals embark on a journey to rediscover the nuances of the sounds around them. This guide seeks to demystify the process of choosing the right hearing aids, offering insights into the considerations that go into selecting hearing …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
How much do you know about your hearing health? Many Americans don’t think about their hearing until something goes wrong. That’s why we’re joining the national awareness campaign: Protect Your Hearing Month. Every October we raise awareness about noise-induced hearing loss, and how protecting your hearing can make all the difference in maintaining your hearing health. How Do We Hear? …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
It is not uncommon for people to be wary of seeing health professionals. Trips to the doctor’s office can inspire anxiety, dread, and fear—often because we are afraid of potentially bad news and it’s easier to put it off than deal with the consequences. While we may eventually be convinced to visit our general practitioners or our dentists, we less …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
[If you’ve ever been hesitant or nervous to get your hearing tested, there’s no need to worry! Hearing tests are quick and painless, and they can get you on the right track to regaining healthy hearing. To quell your worries, it often helps to know what to expect. Before the Test Your audiologist will start by asking a few questions. …