Beltone Hearing Blog
We love taking the time to answer every patient’s question. Check out our articles on hearing loss, hearing aids, and hearing tests.
Beltone Hearing Blog
We love taking the time to answer every patient’s question. Check out our articles on hearing loss, hearing aids, and hearing tests.
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
What’s the definition of hearing loss? Hearing loss is defined as an inability to hear as well as the average person. That threshold is usually set at about 20 dB or better in both ears, but it’s important to remember that hearing loss can happen in just one ear or...
Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Access to hearing aids is about to expand In mid-August, the Food and Drug Administration announced the finalization of a new rule that will enable access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss – a rule that’s been...
Troubleshooting Common Hearing Aid Issues
Hearing aid technology has come a long way If you wear hearing aids yourself or know someone who does, you’re probably aware that those small devices are packed full of technology. Hearing aids are made up of a lot of different components that all work together to...
Four Ways You May Be Damaging Your Hearing (And How to Avoid Them)
Cases of hearing loss aren’t going away anytime soon Hearing loss, no matter the cause, is a very common condition in the United States. In fact, about 15% of American adults (18 and older) experience some trouble hearing, and that number only gets larger with age....
Hearing Loss & Sleep: What’s the Connection?
Hearing loss and sleep: a surprising connection For years, researchers have been studying the connections between hearing loss and physical & mental health, and they’ve discovered a lot of interesting things in that process, like that hearing loss can impact...
Breaking Down the Costs of Hearing Aids
What do hearing aids cost, and why are they so expensive? When we meet with a patient to discuss hearing aids for the first time, it’s not uncommon to get some pushback. After all, hearing aids can be a big lifestyle change and an even bigger investment. But what...
Does Hearing Loss Impact Mental Health?
Hearing loss is about more than just hearing Over the last decade or so, mental health has become a very hot topic, both in the world of medicine and among the wider population, and it’s not surprising why! According to the National Institute of Mental Health...
Hearing Health & Nutrition: Foods For Healthy Hearing
Healthy Ears, Healthy Years Any doctor or healthcare professional would agree that living a healthy lifestyle is critical for a longer and overall happier life in general. Getting enough exercise, having regular wellness checks, and, of course, eating a balanced...
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