Trying Hearing Aids Over the Holiday Season
November 5th, 2014Posted in Blog
The holiday season is fast approaching and that means more social activities and time spent with friends and family. But, for those people who have an untreated hearing loss, these social gatherings may be stressful. It can be really difficult, and isolating, to be in a social situation when you can’t hear what is being
Read MoreScientists Restore Hearing in Deafened Mice
October 29th, 2014Posted in Blog
Scientists from the University of Michigan Medical School’s Kresge Hearing Research Institute and Harvard University have restored the hearing of mice partly deafened by noise, using advanced tools to boost the production of a key protein called NT3. These new findings pave the way for research in humans that could improve treatment of hearing loss
Read MoreWilliam R. – Brookfield, Mo 64628
October 27th, 2014Posted in Reviews
“Thank you for the courteous and professional manner in which my hearing impairment was handled. I received thorough evaluations and absolutely love my new hearing aids. I would recommend Columbia Hearing Center to all with hearing aids.”
Read MoreRobert H. Columbia, Mo 65202
October 27th, 2014Posted in Reviews
“Hearing aids are better than I expected them to be, and I’m well pleased with them.” -Robert H. “The hearing aids have been a blessing for me. I was getting so tired of repeating things two and three times.” -Wanda H.
Read MoreKeeping your pet safe from hearing aid hazards
October 22nd, 2014Posted in Blog
Some dogs will eat anything they can get their paws on: your child’s box of crayons, a forgotten Pop-Tart, or the grease can underneath the grill. Needless to say, their diet often times isn’t too particular, so it’s important to recognize the hazards hearing aids and hearing aid batteries pose to your pet’s health. Hearing aids
Read MoreLower Risk of Hearing Loss in Women Who Eat Fish
October 15th, 2014Posted in Blog
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that consumption of 2 or more servings of fish per week was associated with a lower risk of hearing loss in women. Findings of the new study “Fish and Fatty Acid Consumption and Hearing Loss in Women” led by Sharon G. Curhan, MD of the BWH Channing Division of
Read MoreBobby N. Macon, MO 63552
October 13th, 2014Posted in Reviews
My recent experiences at Columbia Hearing Center were very good. I felt the group was very helpful and professional. They were always there for any adjustments and suggestions. I now can hear things so much clearer. Thank you so much!
Read MoreMore Teens Showing Signs of Hearing Loss
October 1st, 2014Posted in Blog
According to a recent study by Siemens Hearing Instruments teen hearing loss may be on the rise, with 1 in 6 teens showing symptoms often or all of the time and nearly 9 to 10 engaged inactivates that could place them at risk for hearing loss. The US survey of teenagers (ages 13-19),
Read MoreSarah B. Paris, MO 65275
September 30th, 2014Posted in Reviews
I had the opportunity recently to purchase two new hearing aids from a business recommended to me. I was extremely impressed with Columbia Hearing Center. Both Nathan and Jason worked diligently to find the right hearing aid for me. I can not say enough good things about their professional actions in testing, analyzing and personal
Read MoreWhy do hearing aid wears have difficulty in noise?
September 29th, 2014Posted in Blog
Each year, manufacturers spend tens of millions of dollars on research and development to try to deliver a more useful and improved product over the previous year. So how hard can it be? Why can’t they just make hearing aids amplify clearly? Well here is a little insight on some of the obstacles. Most hearing
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