Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Hearing
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious medical condition that can result from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body that temporarily impairs the function of the brain. They can cause many symptoms both immediately following the injury as well as weeks, months or even years after. Hearing and balance issues…
Hear Your Favorite Birds Again with Hearing Aids
If we asked you what your favorite sounds were, how would you answer? You might say the sounds of your loved ones’ voices or your favorite song. These are some of the top answers from a survey given by Widex. Another popular sound was birds chirping/singing. About the Survey The hearing aid manufacturer Widex surveyed…
Power Ups: The Basics of Hearing Aid Batteries
The choice to get hearing aids is an important one. Currently, an estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids. Finding the right pair can improve your physical, mental and emotional health and let you continue to live your life the way you want. Deciding what pair to get largely depends on…
Out of Sight: What to Know About Invisible Hearing Aids
Hearing aids come in many shapes, styles and colors. If you’re hoping for a discreet model, you’re in luck: Some of today’s hearing devices are almost completely invisible. Below we review what an invisible hearing aid is, what options are available and what you should consider before buying invisible hearing aids. What Is an Invisible…
Holiday Sounds to Hear This Year
The holiday season is full of beautiful festivities, traditions and sounds. If you have untreated hearing loss, you may be missing out on some of these joyful noises. Below we review some of the holiday sounds we want you to hear this year and the benefits of seeking treatment for hearing loss. Sounds You Don’t…
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Memory
Hearing loss affects much more than just your ability to hear. Untreated hearing loss can put you at a greater risk for different mental and physical health issues, such as: Anxiety Depression Cognitive decline and dementia Injury from falls Hearing loss can also affect your memory. Studies have shown that hearing loss is associated with…
The Beat of Your Own Drum: Musical Hallucinations
Imagine going through the day feeling like you were at a concert at the Georgia Theatre, but no one else besides you could hear it. Even the most ardent of music lovers might be disturbed if that happened to them. While it may sound odd, this is actually a relatively common condition for people experiencing…
10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss
Untreated hearing loss is linked with a variety of health conditions, including anxiety, depression and even dementia. In order to prevent or delay the onset of these conditions, it’s important to seek treatment for hearing loss promptly. The first step is to get a hearing test. Below are the 10 most common signs of hearing…
How Can Hearing Affect Your Taste?
Most people believe that the sense of taste is confined only to the mouth, but research shows that other senses can affect how you perceive the flavor of foods as well. This includes not just the sight and smell of food, but how it sounds, too. How Flavor & Sound Are Connected The crunch of…
Do Sounds Seem Muffled After a Concert or Exposure to Loud Noise? It May Be Temporary Threshold Shift
We’re all familiar with that feeling of fullness in the ears, muffled hearing and ringing sounds (tinnitus) after a night out at the Georgia Theatre. Did you know that this phenomenon is known as temporary threshold shift (TTS)? We review everything you need to know about TTS below. What Causes Temporary Threshold Shift? In order…