Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “hearing tests”
Do you really need a hearing test? Maybe your spouse or partner has been annoying you with incessant demands to get your hearing checked. Maybe you can hear everything — for real — but you’re having trouble understanding. Or, maybe your doctor has encouraged you to get a hearing test as part of your annual physical. BUT you still haven’t …
In an effort to bring you all types of hearing related news and information, this week’s blog post covers a current crisis facing our nation: opioid addiction. Now, you may correctly assume that opioid addiction damages overall health, relationships, and earning potential. But, did you know that continual opioid use can cause significant hearing loss? Opioid Addiction and Hearing Loss …
Want to reduce the risk of accidental falling? Here’s a seemingly random and surprising thought: get a hearing test. Yes, it’s true: addressing hearing loss can contribute to a reduced risk of falling as you age. Crazy, right? A 2012 study showed that even mild hearing loss TRIPLED the risk of accidental falls. And for people over the age of …
The most popular new year’s resolutions involve things like getting fit, losing weight, spending less & saving more, reading more books, and spending more time with family and friends. These may seem like worthwhile goals, but did you know that about 92% of resolutions fail? That’s right — less than 1 in 10 people follow through on their worthy resolves. …
You might not know it yet, but you NEED to be a Decibel. What, exactly, does it mean to be a Decibel? And why, exactly, should you become one? Sure, it has to do with hearing health, but it is oh-so-much more. What is a Decibel? Are you wondering what it means to be a Decibel? Maybe you are already …
“So, who do you like?” I often ask single friends in a dramatic, sing-songy voice. “Well, there’s this guy…” and my girlfriend begins to talk in detail about the new relationship in her life. Aren’t relationships are so exciting? Falling in love is one of the great joys life offers us! Pursuing the Ideal Relationship The prospect of a romantic …
An estimated 40-50% of adults over the age of 65 experience some level of hearing loss, and that percentage increases to approximately 83% of people over the age of 70. Brain function and cognitive decline are closely associated with hearing health for this high number of people. Though these numbers may seem staggering at the outset, but for those of us …