BHI Encourages Hearing Health Screenings for Women During National Women’s Health Week in May
April 29th, 2013Posted in Blog
Addressing hearing loss helps women stay physically, cognitively, and socially active, says the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), which is helping to promote hearing health screenings during National Women’s Health Week. Research shows that hearing loss is frequently associated with other physical, mental, and emotional health conditions, and that women who address their hearing loss often experience
Read MoreHow To Choose A Hearing Aid Provider
April 22nd, 2013Posted in Blog
With a severe lack in hearing aid insurance benefit from Medicare and private insurance companies, shoppers need to be particularly keen on what they are investing in. Here are several important points to take in to consideration: 1.) Does the provider offer a variety of brands and models? No one hearing aid manufacturer is right
Read MoreHow Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
April 8th, 2013Posted in Blog
This is a common question in our practice, and a good one. Most hearing aid manufacturers rate an in-the-ear (ITE) style of hearing aid at about four to five years, and a behind-the-ear (BTE) style at about five to six years. Why the difference? The circuitry of an ITE style of hearing aid is usually
Read MoreBe Mindful of Minerals
April 2nd, 2013Posted in Blog
In the fight to keep your body healthy and functioning properly, minerals play an important role. Research indicates that some minerals may help in protecting our hearing health. Potassium Potassium is responsible for regulating the amount of fluid in your blood and tissue. That’s important to your hearing health because fluid in the inner ear
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