For some of us, a cool breeze on the face is a soothing and refreshing experience. But for those who wear a hearing aid, wind on your face – and in your ears – can be a highly annoying and disruptive experience. Thankfully, there’s an easy fix for dealing with wind noise if you wear a hearing aid.
Hearing loss and tinnitus are among the the top medical complaints that U.S. military soldiers and veterans have. Consequently, the military spends about $216 million per year on hearing aids and related devices for service members and veterans. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) buys one in every five hearing aids sold annually in the U.S.
What do you do if you wear a hearing aid or implant and you’re a normal human being who sweats? Here’s everything you need to know about hearing aids and sweating and how you can enjoy the activities you love while protecting your vital (and expensive) hearing device.
For those of you who wear hearing aids, losing or damaging a hearing aid can be a big worry. It seems there are so many ways this can happen!
When it comes to back-to-school supplies, pencils, folders and notebooks usually top the list for parents.
Hearts thumping, sweat trickling, steady hands and feet at the ready. We’ve all felt the endorphin rush of athletic exertion; it is one of the few sensations that make us feel most alive.
Over 5% of the world’s population — somewhere around 430 million people — require some kind of rehabilitation to address their hearing loss. And, around 28.8 million people in the U.S. could benefit from some kind of hearing aid or hearing instrument.
Have you ever wondered how glasses have become so cool, but hearing aids just haven’t quite caught on yet? We believe it’s time to start thinking about hearing aids differently. So come along for the ride and let’s send our students back to school this year in style.
