Dealing with tinnitus can be a scary thing, whatever your age. Tinnitus is more common among older people, appearing in about one in three among those between 60 and 69 years of age. Because hearing loss is the primary cause of tinnitus, and age-related hearing loss generally accelerates after the age of 60, this is Read more..
Why is it Hard to Recognize Sound?
One of the most common complaints hearing professionals hear is that patients say they can hear but have difficulty understanding. Those experiencing hearing losses are affected not just by their ears but also by their brain, which is responsible for transforming sounds into words. Those experiencing hearing loss are affected by their ears and their Read more..
How Common is Hearing Loss in 40s?
In most cases, hearing loss doesn’t affect only the elderly; individuals younger and older are also affected by the condition. In the United States, there are an estimated 48 million people who suffer from hearing loss. The leading cause of hearing loss is noise, affecting young people more than older ones. In their 20s, one Read more..
Hard of Hearing Leading to Stress at Work?
Many people don’t realize that over 15% of people in America suffer from hearing loss. While many believe this is an affliction that primarily only affects the elderly or people in the music industry, it spans multiple age ranges and professions. About 60% of Americans that have hearing loss are currently working. Often, these people Read more..
How Has Hearing Loss Impacted Your Life?
While many people worldwide suffer from hearing loss, everyone has a different story about how they have dealt with this affliction. Recently, a musician came into our offices at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas who was suffering from hearing loss. Obviously, hearing is a critical part of his career. He complained about an inability to Read more..
Can Hearing Aids Be Controlled By Your Phone?
The advancement of technology has enabled us to live more comfortable and easier lives in less than two decades. We now have smartphones with many features such as virtual assistants and face recognition. Thanks to modern technology, your phone can also help improve your hearing experience with smartphone-controlled hearing aids. This feature has a broader Read more..
What is Pink Noise?
Pink noise is a constant sound in an environment that helps filter out distracting noise. Think of rustling leaves, waves crashing, or steady rain. This noise is an audible sound with amplified lower frequencies and a reduced higher frequency. It consists of several frequencies with an equal amount of energy. Pink noise is unique because Read more..
Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss Always Permanent?
While many people in the United States are aware that hearing loss exists, not many know the condition’s specifics. There are three types of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common type of hearing loss. It occurs when there is damage to Read more..
What is the Most Advanced Hearing Aid?
You may have thought about getting a hearing aid but are concerned about how it will appear or whether it will help you. Almost all hearing aids work by amplifying sounds from their environment and transmitting them into your ear. Both traditional hearing aid batteries and rechargeable hearing aid batteries are available today. These devices Read more..
Hearing Again – Is it Causing Overstimulation?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people forget how to do various things. As we re-emerged from the pandemic, people have forgotten how to socialize. This pandemic has led to an increased rate of mortality, reduced immunity, and cognitive impairment. There have been sudden changes in people’s lives, such as loss of income and sound Read more..
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