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4 Signs That You’re Ready for an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid
When you first realize that you’re dealing with a hearing loss, it can be stressful and a little confusing to try and figure out what treatment would be best for your needs. Will you need hearing aids? How expensive are they? How difficult to work with will they be?...
Do Hearing Aids Make You Look Old?
Do you remember the Pixar movie Up? Main character Carl Fredericksen wears a hearing aid in Up, one that he’s constantly fiddling with and wincing from the whistling. While Carl is meant to be a stereotypical older gentleman in the film, that connection between...
Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
5 Signs You Are Ready for Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can creep up on us without much warning, but there are telltale signs that indicate it might be time to explore hearing aid options. In a recent video, we shared five key signs that signal you might be ready for hearing aids.If you’ve been noticing...
An Audiologist’s Look at the Phonak Sphere Infinio
As one of the most anticipated devices of the year, the Phonak Sphere Infinio is here to redefine what we know about hearing aid performance, particularly in challenging listening environments. We’re excited to share that we recently got our hands on the device, and...
Phonak Infinio Sphere: What’s the Big Deal?
Phonak has been a leader in hearing aid technology for years, but their latest innovation, the Phonak Infinio Sphere, is making waves in the industry like never before. Unveiled at a recent event, this new hearing aid line integrates cutting-edge artificial...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
Phonak Sphere Infinio Hearing Aids: A New Era in Hearing Technology
Hearing & Balance Doctors is always on the lookout for groundbreaking advancements in hearing aid technology that can transform the lives of our patients. Today, we’re excited to discuss the latest innovation from Phonak, a global leader in the hearing aid...
Understanding the Tympani Muscle: The Ear’s Natural Defense Mechanism
The human body is a marvel of biological engineering, filled with intricate mechanisms that protect and sustain us in ways we may not even realize. One such protective mechanism is housed right inside our ears – the tensor tympani muscle. This tiny muscle, located in...
Turn Down the Volume! Decibels and Volume Management
Which sound do you think would be loudest: a rock concert, a balloon popping, or a power drill? Surprisingly, the loudest out of those three would be a balloon popping, even if it’s just for a split second. All of these can cause considerable damage to your ears with...
