As with all of our senses, hearing is linked to our brain function. When our ears pick up sound waves, they are transmitted through the middle ear where they are amplified, and then they are sent to the inner ear where they are processed into neural signals. These signals make their way through well-worn neural pathways to the auditory processing center in our brains, where they are registered as sounds we recognize. With untreated hearing …
Best New Hearing Aids of 2017: Oticon OPN, Phonak Audeo B-R, Signia Cellion Primax
The way that technology has impacted and upgraded the hearing aid industry over the past few decades doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all. In fact, it seems that new capabilities and next-generation models appear on the market every day. With such a smorgasbord to choose from, how can you narrow it down to the perfect hearing aid for you? Which trends are worth investing in and which are a flash in the pan? …
Tips for Enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner with Hearing Loss
We’re rapidly approaching the holiday season, with Thanksgiving just about a week away. As with most holidays, Thanksgiving is a time to catch up with family and loved ones. For those of us with hearing loss, it may bring up a few stressors due to the busy-ness and noise of the festivities. Here, we offer a few tips for enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with hearing loss – both for those who experience hearing loss and those …
6 Habits That May be Harming Your Hearing
When it comes to understanding hearing damage, most people know that they should protect their hearing in when loud environments. While that’s certainly true, many things that harm our hearing go unrecognized – so oftentimes people don’t even realize their hearing could be impacted. Here are 6 common behaviors that can result in permanent hearing damage.Habit #1: Using a Hair DryerFortunately for everyone, stylish hair doesn’t cause hearing loss – but frequent use of loud …
How Healthy Hearing Supports Healthy Brain Function
November marks National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and here at Hear Care Rhode Island, we want to draw attention both to this devastating disease and its relation to our specialty, hearing loss. While it is commonly thought that hearing loss happens in the ears, the reality is that our auditory processing happens in the brain. Our ears do play an important part in the process – but the majority of how we receive and recognize sound …
Hearing Aids Are Found to Improve Depressive Symptoms
Hearing loss is a problem that bleeds beyond daily life and can have a significant impact on emotional well-being. And it’s particularly important to recognize in light of the huge number of people that experience impaired hearing. Approximately 15% of Americans over the age of 18 reports some degree of hearing loss. That means more than 37 million people in our country not only navigate the day-to-day troubles of life with hearing loss, but their …
New Test May Reveal Hidden Hearing Loss
New Test May Reveal Hidden Hearing Loss How is Hearing Loss Identified? Has someone told you lately that the volume on the TV is too high? Have you felt that people are mumbling and you’ve asked them to repeat themselves? These are some of the common signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss tends go to untreated for an average of seven years because it is not noticeable right away. Hearing loss tends to …
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