When you think about eyeglasses, what do you think of? Most likely your own pair or those of loved ones. If you’re more fashion-minded, you might even think about that funky pair you saw recently on one of your favorite...
AI at Your Ears? The Future’s Here!
We’re Talking Hearing Tech Powered With Artificial Intelligence When thinking about the conveniences artificial intelligence can bring, innovations such as Netflix — a film- and TV-streaming service that can learn and make recommendations based on individual viewing preferences — might...
It’s All Connected: Surprising Ways Your Health Affects Your Hearing
In honor of World Health Day on April 7, 2019, let’s take a look at some surprising ways your physical health can impact your hearing health. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, consider asking your physician or dentist...
Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?
The Era of DIY Health Screening The do-it-yourself era of health screening is here, along with greater convenience and consumer empowerment. You can check your blood pressure from a pharmacy kiosk, test yourself at home for HIV or colon cancer,...
Have You Checked Your FSA Spending Account Lately? Use it Before You Lose It!
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...
Sound Deprivation Can Lead to Hearing Impairments
There was a recent study led by Stephane F. Maison, Ph.D to understand how sound deprivation can affect the inner ear and cause hearing impairments. Researchers from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary discovered that permanent hearing loss can stem...