We, as humans, interact with our environment through our senses. We experience culture through taste, calm each other’s nerves through touch, investigate through smell, navigate through sight, and generally communicate through hearing. Every day, our senses engage us in new, raw, and unique learning experiences. So what happens when we lose one of them? I went about my Saturday the …
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Discover the Surprising Connection: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
Dec 01, 2017
Recent findings from the Open Rheumatology Journal have unveiled an unexpected link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and hearing loss, marking a groundbreaking exploration into the intricacies of these two seemingly unrelated health aspects. Traditionally, hearing loss has been associated with various factors such as age, smoking, cognitive decline, heart health, and an overall decrease in quality of life. However, this …
Read MoreYou Can Delay Age-Related Hearing Loss
Aug 04, 2017
Age-related hearing loss is a prevalent issue affecting a significant portion of the aging population, with nearly two-thirds of adults over 70 in the United States experiencing some degree of auditory decline. This decline, attributed to natural changes within the inner ear, middle ear, and neural pathways, often manifests gradually and can result in various challenges, including communication difficulties, feelings …
Read MoreThese Delicious Side Dishes Are Good for Your Blood Sugar and Your Hearing
Jul 07, 2017
According to the National Institutes of Health, those with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss. Because we’re deep into the grilling months, we’re offering a couple of delicious diabetes-friendly side-dish recipes for your next cookout that will tickle taste buds, turn heads, and take it easy on your blood sugar. Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients (serves 12) Stuffing 6 …
Read MoreHow the Montana VA Supports Hearing Health
May 27, 2017
May is Better Hearing Month and to celebrate we’re giving away a different prize each week! Week 5 is the grand prize — a Polk Magnifi One home-theater sound system. Call us today for your chance to win!* As a service-disabled veteran, I can certainly identify with many who are frustrated with the frailties of the Veterans Affairs health care …
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate!
Apr 03, 2017
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a nice reminder to take care of your hearing health and celebrate your better hearing! Here’s a reflection on all things hearing: Better Hearing Month, hearing loss, protection and prevention, plus hearing technology! What Is Better Hearing Month? For over 75 years, May has been designated Better Hearing Month. This monthlong campaign creates …
Read MoreOlympic Heroes With Hearing Loss
Aug 01, 2016
Overcoming hearing loss one challenge at a time In less than a week, the world will watch the accumulation of years of hard work and dedication come to a head during intense competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Each athlete who has the honor of participating in the Olympics has their own unique story, but today we’re focusing …
Read MoreHow to Discuss Hearing Loss
Jul 06, 2016
Hearing Loss Is a Part of Your Life, Not Your Life Those affected by hearing loss may have difficulty explaining to friends, family, co-workers, and strangers how their life changed when they started to lose their hearing. Though it’s difficult to articulate and navigate all that comes with having a hearing impairment, these conversations can be very empowering for both you and …
Read MorePlan Your Summer Around Fun, Not Your Hearing Loss
Jul 06, 2016
Kick Off Your Outdoor Fun With These Helpful Tips Almost 50 percent of Americans regularly participate in at least one outdoor activity, according to the Outdoor Foundation’s 2014 survey. From biking, hiking, trail running, and camping to boating, fishing, hunting, and bird-watching, the options are endless for outdoor fun. Add a dash of summer, which brings out the adventurer in …
Read MoreFive Ways Better Hearing Can Help Your Career
Mar 29, 2016
What Successful Business Traits Do You Possess When you made the choice to improve your hearing, you also made the choice to improve your life — which includes your career and earnings. A study from the Better Hearing Institute reported that hearing aid use reduces the risk of losing income by 90 to 100 percent for those with mild hearing …
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