The Link Between Pregnancy and Tinnitus
Pregnant people can experience many side effects, including tinnitus. Also known as the perception of ringing, buzzing or whooshing without an external sound, tinnitus can affect one in three pregnant people. While often temporary, it can still feel disruptive, especially as the pregnant individual is undergoing rapid physical and hormonal changes. Why Pregnancy Can Cause…
How To Encourage a Friend To Get a Hearing Test
Bringing up hearing concerns with a friend can feel delicate. Many adults deny early hearing issues due to fears about aging or embarrassment.Using a supportive, coaching‑style approach can make the conversation easier and more effective. Choose the Right Moment and Mindset Pick a relaxed, private time to talk and approach the conversation with calm concern…
Cochlear Implants Open Up a World of Sound for Senior Citizens
You’re never too old to try something new—and that includes improving your hearing. Thanks to Northwestern University’s cochlear implant program, Kitty Grutzmacher, 84, went from struggling to hear with hearing aids to finding auditory success with a cochlear implant. “As long as you’re healthy enough to undergo surgery, age is not a concern,” Krystine Mullins,…
Are Men Prone to More Hearing Issues?
It’s important to recognize that hearing loss is a significant health issue that can affect anyone, yet men may be particularly susceptible due to biological factors and lifestyle choices. From Birth Aging and Hearing Noise Exposure Hormones Genetics Getting Help What This Means for You With consistent use, hearing aids can support several aspects of…
AI in Hearing Aids: What It Does and How It Helps You
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming hearing aids into smarter, more responsive devices that adapt to each user’s listening needs. Modern hearing aids are no longer just amplifiers—they are equipped with advanced AI systems designed to deliver clearer, more natural and more personalized hearing experiences. Some devices use deep neural networks trained on millions of real-life…
The Power of a Support System in Hearing Health
Living with hearing loss can be hard at times, but having a strong support system makes it easier. Your support system may include family, found family, friends, neighbors, members of your church or religious community—it’s anyone you can count on to be there for you throughout your hearing loss journey. What Research Says Having a…
How AI Is Making Hearing Aids Better Than Ever
AI (artificial intelligence) is in everything these days, including hearing aids! Here’s a look at how AI is changing hearing aids for the better, improving the user’s listening experience while also supporting their overall health and well-being. How AI Hearing Aids Work Using machine-learning algorithms, these hearing aids constantly analyze the sounds around you and…
Hearing Protection
We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) – the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn’t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs…
Could Your Tongue Be Key to Treating Tinnitus?
Tinnitus affects about 10-15% of people across the globe. Being such a prevalent condition, it is surprising that the treatment options are still fairly limited. New research out of the University of Minnesota looked at an unlikely treatment option, electrical stimulation of the tongue. Sound and Electrical Stimulation of the Tongue Research Researchers from the…
Can B12 Relieve Tinnitus?
A cure for tinnitus still alludes researchers. A pilot study published in the international journal Noise & Health looked at the possibility that vitamin B12 could play a role in the treatment of chronic tinnitus. B12 Benefits Cobalamin, more commonly known as B12, is an essential vitamin your body needs to work properly but cannot…