What’s the Difference Between Hearing Aids and Hearing Amplifiers?

Audiologist showing a few different styles of hearing aids

There are currently more than 1.5 billion people worldwide living with hearing loss. Of those 1.5 billion people, 430 million have disabling hearing loss of greater than 35 decibels in the better hearing ear. If you are one of the millions experiencing hearing loss, you may feel overwhelmed with the possible treatment options. Two common
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How Can Bluetooth® Hearing Aids Improve Your Daily Life?

Senior man looking happy with his new hearing aid

Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. These remarkable devices connect you with the world by collecting and amplifying sounds to enhance communication and understanding. While all hearing aids amplify sounds, many of today’s devices come equipped with additional features, including but not limited to the following: Background noise
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Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?

Child plays with loud toys

The potential risk that children’s toys can pose to their hearing health is often overlooked. Many of these toys produce loud noises that, over time, could be harmful to their long-term hearing health. Harmful Effects Exposure to loud noises over an extended period can lead to hearing loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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How Can You Manage Tinnitus at Work?

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Tinnitus is ringing or buzzing in one or both ears when no actual sound is present. The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates it impacts approximately 10% of the U.S. population. If you experience tinnitus and find it burdensome, like millions of other Americans, you may be wondering how to manage
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How Are Migraines and Tinnitus Connected?

Man experiencing a migraine touching his head

Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, roaring or clicking noise in the ears that cannot be perceived from the outside. A common condition, tinnitus, is estimated to affect between 15% and 20% of people. A migraine is a headache that can cause a severe throbbing pain or pulsing sensation in the head, usually on one side.
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Tips for Using Hearing Aids With an Active Lifestyle

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Hearing loss doesn’t have to stop you from kayaking, biking, running, hiking at Franklin Mountain State Park or climbing at a local gym. Hearing aids can help you continue to enjoy an active lifestyle. Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. Don’t let your active lifestyle get in the
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Tips to Avoid Losing or Damaging Your Hearing Aids

Losing important items is a part of being human. Most people know what it’s like to lose their keys, phone, wallet or purse, and hearing aids are no exception. Currently, more than 1.5 billion people live with hearing loss globally. Hearing aids can be an excellent way to improve your hearing and communication, but hearing
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Tips for Planning a Cruise with Hearing Aids

If you’re one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you know that hearing loss impacts many aspects of your life. If you’re planning a cruise with your loved ones, you may be worried about how it can
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What Are Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?

Young boy being fitted with hearing aids by an audiologist.

You may be surprised to learn that one in five children has some degree of hearing loss by the time they are 18 years old. As is the case with adults, hearing loss in children can range from mild to profound and have numerous different causes. Can Pediatric Hearing Loss Be Temporary? Children can experience
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What Is Cookie Bite Hearing Loss?

Man receiving an ear exam.

Cookie bite hearing loss is also known as mid-range hearing loss. It gets its odd name from the fact that if you have mid-range hearing loss, your audiogram results will be shaped like the letter U as if someone took a bite out of it. Mid-range hearing loss means you struggle to hear mid-frequency sounds
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