I see a lot of the latest hearing technology, and I must say the AGXR Q is a recent standout. I’m excited to tell you about it because I think it will keep you confident in the moments that matter most to you. Why does it stand out to me? Let’s take a look. Richer Sound Experience With the new …
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The Effect of Hearing Aids on Dementia
Mar 22, 2019
Addressing hearing loss goes beyond enhancing auditory experiences—it positively influences various aspects of life, including confidence, physical health, and relationships. However, there’s a lesser-known but crucial benefit: the positive impact on cognitive health, particularly in the context of dementia. Recent studies, such as the one published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, shed light on the substantial role …
Read MorePaw-nder This: Hearing Loss Also Affects Our Canine Fur-ends
Mar 22, 2019
Dogs. They’re just like us. They’re gaga for treats. They love it when the mail comes. And they’re always down for some playtime in the park. But did you know? Man’s best friend has something else in common with us humans: hearing loss. HOW COMMON IS HEARING LOSS IN DOGS? With an estimated 20 percent of Americans 12 and older, …
Read MoreHeart Health and Hearing: An Unlikely Relationship
Feb 12, 2019
It might seem a little strange that your audiologist is interested in your heart health. Yes, she thinks you’re wonderful and wants you to be healthy, but she also knows that there is a direct relationship between your hearing and your cardiovascular health. What’s The Link? Your inner ear (cochlea) is tiny! About the size of an aspirin tablet. And …
Read MoreTackling Hearing Loss: Hope for Tomorrow, Help Right Now
Jan 04, 2019
Science is making remarkable strides in the pursuit of better treatments and a potential cure for hearing loss, a prevalent chronic condition affecting millions globally. Here are three noteworthy developments: GENETICS: Professor Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, secured a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for groundbreaking research. …
Read MoreNew Tech for a New Year
Jan 04, 2019
With hearing tech is in its heyday, we want to tell you about three AGX® series we’re excited about. AGXR Q Available in replaceable-battery and rechargeable options, the AGXR is a standout. You hear more of what’s around you, what you hear is more nuanced, loud sounds aren’t distorted, and soft sounds don’t get lost in background noise. Plus, you …
Read MoreOnline Hearing Tests: Can They Help?
Dec 15, 2018
From blood-pressure kiosks in retail stores and vision exams online to home kits that test for HIV, blood-sugar levels, colon cancer, and more, the do-it-yourself approach to health screening continues to expand as the demand for greater convenience and consumer empowerment grows. Even online hearing tests are a part of the DIY mix, but do they work? What role can …
Read MoreTaking On Tinnitus: Hope for the Future, Solutions Today
Mar 23, 2018
Tinnitus — that buzzing, ringing, whistling, or clicking in the ear that no one else seems to hear — might not yet be curable, but science isn’t taking that lying down! With some 50 million Americans alone and others worldwide experiencing this sometimes-debilitating condition, researchers are determined to uncover its secrets and find new ways of fighting back. Check out …
Read MoreYour Hearing and Your Heart
Feb 07, 2018
Hearing loss can be caused by heart disease. The connection between hearing loss and heart disease was made decades ago, but scientists and researchers were unsure of the connection. In recent years, it has become clear that the issue lies within the very fine circulation in the inner ear and the disruptions that are caused by poor heart function. Charles …
Read MoreA New Study Finds That Chronic Tinnitus Keeps Your Brain From Resting
Dec 11, 2017
An Elusive Subject Tinnitus has proven to be particularly hard for the medical community to study. It can’t be measured like blood pressure or eyesight, and results from study to study are inconsistent because of the variability of patients’ experiences — the type of sound, which ears are affected, whether it’s debilitating, the duration, even the patient’s age. Recently, however, …
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