Starkey HALO hearing aid is here

INTRODUCING HALO – A MADE FOR IPHONE HEARING AID By Ryan Mathre on Mar 17, 2014   Here at Starkey, better hearing is our focus. For nearly 50 years, our research and design teams have worked tirelessly to create award-winning hearing aid technology that enhances people’s lives. Despite all of our hard work, we realize that onlyContinue reading “Starkey HALO hearing aid is here”

1 in 5 U.S. teens has hearing loss

http://www.tdf.org/lead/TeenHearingLossStudy.pdf 1 in 5 U.S. teens has hearing loss, new study says Earbuds may be to blame for sharp rise in hearing loss since 1988, experts say By CARLA K. JOHNSON CHICAGO — A stunning number of teens have lost a little bit of their hearing — nearly one in five — and the problemContinue reading “1 in 5 U.S. teens has hearing loss”

Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

Content is from the Healthy Hearing. com website October 2013 issue. Tinnitus is often described as “ringing in the ears” and is the medical term to explain the perception of sound in one or two ears when no sound is actually present. According to a national health study performed by the Centers for Disease ControlContinue reading “Tinnitus and Hearing Loss”

What is single-sided deafness?

Wednesday, June 26th 2013  (Reposted from Healthy Hearing . com) Single-sided deafness is the complete loss of hearing in only one ear, which is more often than not, a permanent ailment. Although single-sided deafness cannot be cured, there are plenty of options available that will help to restore the sensation of hearing in both ears. SomeContinue reading “What is single-sided deafness?”

Can allergies cause hearing loss?

Can allergies cause hearing loss? Wednesday, June 12th 2013 With warmer winter patterns across the country and heavy spring rains, plants have more potential to produce pollen into the air to trigger allergy symptoms. Some allergy sufferers will experience runny noses and itchy eyes, but others may feel pressure in the ear, a ringing sensation inContinue reading “Can allergies cause hearing loss?”

What is misophonia?

http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/what-is-misophonia By Melissa Breyer Thu, Oct 25 2012 at 6:02 PM Chomping and lip-smacking are annoying to many, but for people with misophonia, such simple sounds can breed panic and extreme rage. We all have noises that drive us to distraction. A recent study of unpleasant sounds found that a knife on a bottle isContinue reading “What is misophonia?”