Do you know that old saying. "Use it or lose it". That applies to your brain if you have hearing loss. There have been many studies that show, that the better you hear, the better your brain works. Not to mention, the better you hear, the more you enjoy life! A great article in Healthy Hearing, by Madeleine Burry, explains why untreated hearing loss is bad for your brain. When the brain is deprived of sounds for too long -- such as with untreated hearing loss -- the auditory pathways can … [Read more...]

New discoveries may lead to better treatment for Tinnitus. According to an research article in Hearing Health Foundation on February 4, 2021 titled "Discovery of a New Type of Neuron Holds Clues About Tinnitus". This exciting discovery from Tenzin Ngodup, Ph.D., could suggest new targets for tinnitus therapies through inhibitory neuronal activation, and insights into new prevention strategies. We thank Les Paul Foundation for making this vital work possible. Tinnitus is the perception … [Read more...]

Good hearing health connects us to each other, our communities, and the world. Don't let hearing loss limit you — early intervention can ensure that people with hearing loss are able to achieve their full potential. #HearWellStayVital Learn more at HearWellStayVital.org We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, hearing aid apps or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can help … [Read more...]

Does Hearing Loss cause Anxiety? Temma Ehrenfeld in Health Hearing article explores the connection. If you’ve just been diagnosed with hearing loss—or your hearing has gotten worse—you may be feeling anxious. Anxiety is a persistent heightened state of alert. It's a normal reaction to stressful situations, but for some people it spirals out of control and becomes a disorder in and of itself. Often, that means they can't stop thinking "what if?" Hearing loss can trigger or feed into … [Read more...]

Did you know? 1 in 5 American teenagers now has some kind of hearing loss - and loud noise is the most common cause. And these days - as we're plugged in louder and longer - loud noise is the main culprit. Protect your hearing. Check your hearing wellness every year. Learn more at HearWellStayVital.org We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, hearing aid apps or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up … [Read more...]

Another great article in Healthy Hearing by contributor Temma Ehrenfeld on the need to wear hearing aids all the time. Temma shared the following: This spring, when I fell ill with COVID-19, I didn’t leave my apartment for six weeks. Neighbors and friends brought me medicine and food and I mostly kept in touch by texting. I spoke to my doctors by phone or video. I didn’t put on my hearing aids while alone or for these calls. I used headphones and turned up the volume. After all, with … [Read more...]

A great article in Healthy Hearing by Glenn Schweitzer about things you can do to help with Tinnitus Spikes. If you’ve lived with tinnitus for a while, you’ve probably noticed that the sound isn’t always constant. It can fluctuate – wildly at times – and not just in volume, but in sound, intensity or number of sounds. These flare-ups are commonly known as tinnitus spikes. Out of nowhere, it can suddenly seem much louder. You might hear horrible new noises that weren't there before, noises … [Read more...]