Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “hearing health”
‘Tis the Season: This simple, sweet phrase works brilliantly as justification for just about anything. Want that extra cookie? ‘Tis the Season! Want to buy a new pair of heels? ‘Tis the Season! Want to stay out late and skip your early morning working? ‘Tis the Season! Repeat this phrase over and over and over, my friend. And, pull it …
Did you know that nutrition and physical activity levels impact hearing health? I’m certain that you didn’t need yet another reason to eat healthy and workout regularly, but just in case — let us continue to encourage you! Yes, it’s true: a recent white paper published by Starkey Hearing Technologies and written by Dr. Chris Spankovich discusses this interesting research …
So, by now you probably know that Huey Lewis cancelled all of his tour dates for the remainder of 2018. This included the performances scheduled for South Florida earlier in the year. And, you probably understand that it had to do with his hearing health –and, something called Meniere’s Disease. But, you might not know or understand what’s really going …
Here’s a “no duh!” for you today: Don’t smoke! Smoking tobacco is bad for your overall health. “Of course it is!” you might be tempted to retort. That epic teenager-y eye roll that follows makes for dramatic effect. Yes, you probably know and understand many of the risks of smoking. However, did you know that smokers may be at greater …
In an effort to bring you all types of hearing related news and information, this week’s blog post covers a current crisis facing our nation: opioid addiction. Now, you may correctly assume that opioid addiction damages overall health, relationships, and earning potential. But, did you know that continual opioid use can cause significant hearing loss? Opioid Addiction and Hearing Loss …
Attention Neapolitans! We have some thrilling news! Coming NEXT WEEK, Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center will offer regularly scheduled hearing aid seminars at Skillets on the corner of Pine Ridge & Airport Road (in the Bed, Bath & Beyond plaza). Yes, these seminars include a complimentary brunch, helpful information about hearing aids, and hilarious, ground breaking comedy. What is …
You might not know it yet, but you NEED to be a Decibel. What, exactly, does it mean to be a Decibel? And why, exactly, should you become one? Sure, it has to do with hearing health, but it is oh-so-much more. What is a Decibel? Are you wondering what it means to be a Decibel? Maybe you are already …
Need help navigating the intricacies of health insurance? You’re not alone! Figuring out your health insurance may seem as complicated, endless, and futile as navigating a super Walmart or as terrifying as Frodo’s journey through Middle Earth. Health insurance seems to serve up never-ending stresses. But it’s not impossible to figure out, especially when it comes to hearing aids and …
An estimated 40-50% of adults over the age of 65 experience some level of hearing loss, and that percentage increases to approximately 83% of people over the age of 70. Brain function and cognitive decline are closely associated with hearing health for this high number of people. Though these numbers may seem staggering at the outset, but for those of us …
If you haven’t watched this video, please do yourself a favor and watch it immediately. No, I mean it. Press play right now. I promise you’ll thank me after you’re finished. Because — please listen very carefully — hearing loss does not mean the end of your dreams. If you don’t yet know about Mandy Harvey, it’s possible you …