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What’s the Cause of the Crackling Noise in my Ear?

Do you hear a crackling noise? A condition called tinnitus can cause you to hear buzzing, crackling, whooshing, or other sounds in your ears. Here’s some info. Do you hear phantom noises such as thumping, buzzing, or ringing in your ears? If you have hearing aids, it may mean that they need adjustment or aren’t

Does Hearing Loss Lead to Brain Atrophy?

Hearing loss is commonly accepted as simply a normal part of the aging process: as we get older, we begin to hear things a little less clearly. Perhaps we begin to turn the volume up on the TV or keep asking our grandchildren to speak up when they’re talking to us, or maybe we begin

Preparing for Your Hearing Test – 7 Tips

You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s understandable that you completely forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled for tomorrow. It’s a good thing we sent out a reminder text so you should have a few hours to prepare. So how should I get ready? You won’t have to stay up all night preparing

Enjoying Summer Recreation With Hearing Aids

You’re planning a very active summer. You’re obviously going to hit the beach and maybe go for a swim. You’ll do some day-to-day running and then maybe take in a baseball game or two before going home and grilling up some delicious dinner. Your schedule will be rather full. So it’s important that your hearing

How Can Hearing Loss Affect Driving Habits?

Keep your eyes on the road. Obviously, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t say much about your other senses. As an example, consider how much work your ears are doing while driving. You’re using your ears to connect with other individuals in your vehicle, call your attention to important info appearing on your dashboard, and

Should I Get a Hearing Exam?

When is it time to get a hearing exam? Here are four clues that you need to have your hearing tested. Recently, my kids complained about how loud my TV was. And guess what I said. I said, “What”? It was a joke. I thought it was funny. But it also wasn’t. The TV has

Managing Tinnitus

You have a ringing in your ears and it’s not improving, if anything it’s getting worse. At first, you could barely hear it. But after being at the construction site all day (for work), you’ve realized just how noisy (and how persistent) that buzzing has become. Sometimes, it sounds like ringing or other noises. You’re

How do I Know if I’m Suffering From Hearing Loss?

Your last family dinner was disheartening. It wasn’t because of family drama (this time). No, the source of the stress was simple: it was loud, and you couldn’t hear a thing. So you didn’t get the details about Nancy’s promotion, and you didn’t have the ability to ask about Todd’s new dog. It was frustrating.

Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aids – Here Are Some Tips

You finally got your new hearing aids. You’re so thrilled to be able to jump into your social life again. Now, you won’t be missing elements of conversations or going through awkward transitions. But your hearing aids just don’t seem quite right. The reason for this is that it will normally take a bit of

Adult Solitude And Its Unseen Causes

The probability of having to cope with hearing loss goes up as we age. Millions are living with some amount of hearing loss. Regrettably, people dealing with hearing loss often wait seven years after the first symptoms appear before finding help. Many older adults choose to ignore their hearing loss, which can negatively impact their

What’s the Difference Between Affordable and Cheap Hearing Aids?

It just feels good to find a bargain, right? It can be exhilarating when you’ve found a good deal on something, and the larger discount, the more satisfied you are. So letting your coupon make your buying decisions for you, always chasing after the least expensive products, is all too easy. But chasing a bargain

You May Have Forgotten to Schedule This Annual Visit

You will still see your eye doctor every year even if you already wear eyeglasses. Because, over time, your eyes change. Nothing in your body is static, not your eyes and not, it turns out, your ears either. That’s why, much like your eyes, it’s crucial to keep getting your ears tested even after you’ve