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Most folks wait seven or more years to treat their hearing loss. That is seven years after diagnosis, which means your brain has been missing some of the auditory information it needs for almost a decade (or more!). Just like any unused body part, your brain is going to need some serious rehab to maximize its hearing performance, and a hearing aid …

Ahhh … the sweet sounds of the Elk bugle. Did you hear that? If you have a high-frequency hearing loss, chances are you missed it. The majestic Elk has a very distinctive voice and uses several different types of bugles, depending on his intent. Some of his vocalizations are grunty mutterings; others are heartbreakingly plaintive. Many hunters pay for their passion with a hearing …

The abrupt loss of hearing, whether in one or both ears, demands urgent attention, constituting a potential emergency. While the cause could be as simple as earwax, there exists a rare condition known as idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss that requires immediate medical intervention for any chance of hearing restoration. Defined by a rapid onset within 72 hours, sudden sensorineural …

Your hearing aids may be tiny and seem simple, but they are incredible, intricate tools that need to be well maintained to ensure the best sound quality and longest life possible. If your hearing aid isn’t working, read on to learn how to troubleshoot (and possibly restore!) the hearing aid, before you call your audiologist. Principle One: Every hearing aid …

September usually means a handful of things: Summer’s almost gone, the kids are going back to school, the holidays will be upon us before we know it (how many holiday shopping commercials have you seen already?), and football is finally back. The return of football means many of us won’t leave our couches on Sundays — but it also means …

Modern hearing aid technology is about as exciting as it gets to someone like me. Inconceivably fast and accurate sound processing that is programmed specifically for each individual. These microprocessors are discreet, portable, and last for years with minimal maintenance. They operate in the worst weather, after the accidental shower encounters, and are so comfortable they can be worn 16 …

This question stumped me a little as my initial reaction was, of course, to say “Vibrant Hearing!” But that is the easy answer and it didn’t really address the question behind the question. What my patient wanted to know was how could they be sure they were doing the right thing with the right organization? There is no doubt in …

Our bodies require clean fuel and nutrients to run properly. Research over the past several decades has shown that hearing health is closely related to many bodily processes, including memory, heart function, blood health, and even stress and anxiety. Whether those processes cause or simply indicate a hearing impairment is still up for debate, but the correlations are there. Knowing …