Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Hearing Loss
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a complex and multifaceted condition affecting approximately 35.5 million adults in the United States. While it primarily impacts kidney function, its reach extends beyond the renal system, affecting multiple organs and bodily functions. One surprising yet significant manifestation of CKD is its association with hearing loss. Understanding the link between…
Bluetooth® Hearing Aids and Increased Connectivity
As technology continues to play a pivotal role in our daily lives, it’s no surprise that it profoundly impacts our health care and personal well-being. For the 1.5 billion people in the world living with hearing loss, Bluetooth technology is a game-changer. Bluetooth hearing aids amplify speech sounds and reduce background noise for enhanced communication…
What To Know About Communicating With People With Hearing Loss
Building meaningful relationships requires effective communication, especially when interacting with individuals who have hearing loss. Whether it’s a family member, friend or colleague, providing emotional support is key to bridging the hearing loss gap and fostering stronger connections. Let’s explore some strategies to help you offer emotional support to individuals with hearing loss. Understanding the…
Tips To Help Your Child Adjust To Hearing Aids
Change can be difficult for many children, and adapting to hearing aids is no exception. Approximately 14.9% of children ages six to 19 have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. One way to help your child through their experience with hearing loss is to give them…
Can Yoga and Meditation Provide Tinnitus Relief?Â
Tinnitus, the experience of hearing ringing in one or both ears, can result in stress and frustration. In addition to ringing, tinnitus symptoms could also include buzzing, clicking or roaring. About 10% of the U.S. population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in the past year. Recent studies have shown that practicing yoga…
How is Machine Learning Helping with Speech and Background Noise Differentiation?
Though modern hearing aids are making it easier to hear in all environments, there are still areas where they can improve. A new study of Germany uses machine learning to improve speech recognition and background noise differentiation in hearing aids. What is Machine Learning? Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence and computer science…
What is an Audiologist?
If you suspect you have hearing loss, you should seek the help of a trained audiologist for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. What do audiologists specialize in? Audiologists are healthcare professionals who have been specially trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders in adults and children….
Hearing Aid Technologies
Hearing aid technology has improved drastically over the past couple of decades. Early devices relied on vacuum tubes and bulky batteries, but today’s instruments take advantage of digital signal processing, microchips and computerization. Keeping track of the latest technological features can be challenging, but we’ll cover a few of the more popular options here. What Are…
Hearing Aid Accessories
Hearing aids aren’t just available in a wide range of sizes and styles: nowadays, they can also accommodate a variety of accessories. Deciding which, if any, will benefit you can be tricky. You may want to speak with a hearing specialist at Arizona Hearing Specialists to learn more about any particular product. Assistive Listening Devices Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)…
How Long Does a Hearing Aid Last?
Hearing aids are an important investment in your long-term health and wellbeing. When you invest in a pair, you want to know that they are going to last a long time. Let’s examine the typical life cycle of hearing aids, as well as steps you can take to help ensure they last longer and perform…