As we close out 2018 and all have our minds on the holidays and how we are spending the new year, it’s also probably a good time to check your Flexible Spending Account or FSA. That’s because that hard earned...
The Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Do you exercise regularly? Are you watching your weight? Do you smoke and/or drink excessively? If a healthy lifestyle is not a priority, you are at a higher risk of developing Type II Diabetes. About 90 million people in the...
5 Tips for Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aids
Whether you’re a first-time hearing aid user or a longtime wearer, advancements and changes in technology mean your new hearing system will take some getting used to. Similar to glasses and/or contact lenses, hearing aids can feel a little strange...
Airports: Traveling with Hearing Loss
Traveling is usually nerve wrecking enough by itself, but when you have a hearing impairment it can sometimes become even more stressful. Not sure if you’re supposed take out your hearing aids for the scanners? How do you avoid missing...
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Music While Protecting Your Hearing
Do you find yourself listening to your music at high volumes? A good song or a loud environment can tempt us to turn up the volume on our music players. Unfortunately, listening to music too loudly through our headphones can...
Can Ototoxic Drugs Affects Your Hearing?
Did you know certain over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs are not good for your organs and that your ears are on the list of organs that can be damaged? This is due to their toxic nature when taken in large...
3 Questions You Should Ask Your Audiologist At Your Follow-Up Appointment
Ready for your new hearing aid? The exciting and nervous feeling you may have is normal. Will your hearing be the same? Will your hearing aid be comfortable? These are all questions to keep in mind when you are being...
What’s New in Hearing Aid Technology
If you are new to hearing aid devices, you are probably familiar with the talk that surrounded hearing aids years ago. Older hearing aid models didn’t have the technology of today, which means there were plenty of complaints from hearing...
Why Hearing Loss Prevention is Important in the Workplace
Hearing health should be a priority for any company or organization that offers employee benefits. It is common for larger companies to offer a benefits program that offers discounts on gym memberships or even has a program for discounted health...
4 Tips for Finding the Right Hearing Aid for You
Are you looking to purchase your first hearing aid? Well, finding the right hearing aid just for you isn’t always easy. Since there are so many different choices when it comes to style, power level, performance options, and more, how...