Services Big-Box Stores Can’t Offer
Many people like to save money and find the best deals that they can while shopping—however, buyers should beware when trying to cut corners with hearing loss. It’s important to remember that hearing loss is a medical condition that is best managed through a specialist in a medical practice setting. This is especially essential for…
See a Doctor Before Buying Hearing Aids
If you’re in the market for hearing aids, it may be tempting to purchase them from a big box retailer. But doing so could be risky to your health, the FDA cautions. The reason is simple: there are many different factors that contribute to hearing loss, and unless you know the causes of yours, you…
Which Hearing Professional Should You See?
If you experience hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness or another ear-related disorder, it’s important to have a team of specialists helping you achieve the best possible outcomes. While your PCP is usually the best place to start, there are many possible specialists you may be referred to. Hearing Instrument Specialists Hearing instrument specialists (HIS) are state-licensed…
3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Hearing Health
The most common cause of hearing loss is the natural aging process, which unfortunately cannot be stopped or reversed. However, there are many other possible causes that you can do something about. See our list of three things you can do to improve the health of your hearing system. Get Some Exercise Exercise is one…
Pennsylvania Passes Legislation Declaring September “Newborn Screening Awareness Month”
Approximately 2-3 out of every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss in Pennsylvania. Recognizing the need to educate the public on the importance of newborn hearing screenings, the Pennsylvania legislature just passed a resolution designating September Newborn Screening Awareness Month. The Importance of Newborn Hearing Screenings Hearing loss negatively impacts the quality of life for…
It’s May! The Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), in 1986 President Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders. The…
Pedaling Your Way to Hearing Loss: How Spin Class Can Damage Your Ears
Hitting the gym is a good thing, right? Few would argue with the notion that physical fitness should be a routine component of your health regimen. Regular exercise promotes weight loss and contributes to better overall physical and mental health. But certain types of exercise can have unintended negative impacts in other areas of your…