Having the ability to hear is a blessing that many don’t fully appreciate until they experience hearing loss, of any degree. Any change in your hearing can be scary, and it can make one open their eyes and take stock on how much they need this gift. We rely on our ability to hear more than we realize.
With the weather outside cold and unpredictable, the winter season is a great time to see your favorite singer or band. Going to a concert can be a fun and exciting way to spend your time indoors, and is sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. However, you want to ensure that those memories are good ones,
A vital organ, your ears play a huge role in your day to day life. Being able to hear the sounds of the world around you is a blessing. Not only does it help you stay connected with others in your daily environment, but because of your ears, you can fully enjoy your favorite band’s song,
Having some degree of hearing loss is all too common. While some people may experience hearing loss gradually as they age, others can be affected by sudden hearing loss due to a traumatic event. Nonetheless, many Americans live with some degree of hearing loss. Luckily there are now smartphone apps for hearing health that can help you get by if you are experiencing hearing loss,
With the New Year quickly approaching, now is the time to start your list of resolutions for the upcoming year. The end of the year is an excellent time to look back at where’ve you’ve been, the lessons you’ve learned, and to start thinking about your goals and plans for 2020. Usually, self-improvement is on the list,
The end of the year is finally here, which means the temperatures outside are dropping, and the weather is getting cold. While this can be a nuisance to anyone who hates the cold, if you happen to wear hearing aids, you will need to take extra precautions with your device. Hearing aids are sensitive devices,
With winter right around the bend, the temperatures outside are dropping. Frigid weather is on its way, which means you will need to bundle yourself up when you head outdoors. However, when you head out into the cold, make sure you don’t neglect your ears. While it’s true that you can lose a lot of heat through your head,
Typically when a person has mild to moderate hearing loss, hearing aids are the recommended route to take. However, hearing aids can be costly. Even most private health insurance plans don’t cover or fully cover hearing aids, and for those on Medicare are out of luck. According to a study done by Towson University and the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging &
Brussels sprouts often pop up on the dinner table during Thanksgiving, but did you know that eating Brussels sprouts may help you preserve your hearing? Brussels sprouts are high in folic acid, which can help lower the risk of age-related hearing loss. Also, Brussels sprouts are considered to be one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids,
For many food lovers, Thanksgiving is the most anticipated meal of the year and the biggest. Thanksgiving is filled with food and family, so what is there not to love? However, did you know that many of the traditional Thanksgiving recipes contain nutrients that have been linked to healthy hearing? Several healthy, hearing nutrients are found within the typical Thanksgiving feast,