Hearing Loss and the Big Game
This weekend, when the New England Patriots face off against the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl, people in the NRG Stadium, at their local sports bars, at parties with friends and at home in front of their TVs will be cheering in excitement. There’s the sonic boom of the jets as they fly over…
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Old Man Winter and the Hearing Aid
By now, most of the country is deep into winter. In some parts of the United States, that means sub-zero temperatures; in other areas, rain and high winds. Here are some important tips for protecting your hearing and maintaining your hearing aids this time of year. Protect Your Hearing From snowmobiles to snow blowers, common…
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New Year, New You – No More Hearing Aid Excuses
Year in and year out, people make the same resolutions. Lose weight, exercise more, eat more whole grains and fresh vegetables and less fat, carbs and junk food. And every year they fail. What about making a different kind of resolution this year? One that will be easier to keep and will have a positive…
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FDA Seeks To Make Low Cost OTC Hearing Aids Readily Available To Millions Of Americans
New FDA Hearing Aid Guidelines Has lack of easy access to affordable over-the-counter hearing aids prevented you from getting the hearing help you need? That’s changing, thanks to new FDA guidelines. Earlier this month, the FDA announced it will no longer require individuals over 18 years of age to receive a medical evaluation or sign…
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How Do I Get Dad to Wear Hearing Aids?
“Dad, you barely talked during dinner and didn’t seem to enjoy spending time with the grandkids. Are you ok?” With the holiday right around the corner, is it time to have that critical conversation about hearing loss with your parents? The big talk, not the one about giving up the car keys or the one…
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An Informative Discussion About Hearing Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Did you know that November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? Take a moment to learn more about the importance of identifying and treating hearing loss, and how if left untreated, hearing loss may lead to dementia and even Alzheimer’s Disease. This informative conversation between Mark Alyn, host of Late Night Health and Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, founder of MDHearingAid lays…
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