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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...
The Alarming Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
It’s no secret that hearing loss can lead to other effects on your body, especially on your balance and your brain. Your cognitive abilities, related to your memory and motor skills, are connected to your hearing; your brain processes the sounds you hear and makes...
Lenire Clinical Trials Prove Groundbreaking Success for Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
As one of the first 15 providers in the United States qualified to provide Lenire tinnitus treatment, it’s wonderful to see how it’s making waves in the audiology world as a powerful and safe therapy methods for those struggling with tinnitus symptoms. For those that...
Find Your Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing the Right Hearing Aid for Alaskans
For individuals who need hearing aids, the number of different shapes, technology options, and special features can be overwhelming. The feeling of needing to pick the “perfect” device is amplified because as humans our hearing is our connection to the world and...
Top Warning Signs of Hearing Loss | Alaska-Based Doctor of Audiology Answers
Recognizing hearing loss early is important, as hearing loss can impact many areas of your life, some of which you may not even realize! Hearing loss not only affects communication, but also our ability to socialize effectively, understand crucial information given to...
Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference
This past June I had the honor of attending the Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference in Vancouver, Canada, to share my discoveries about multi-modal tinnitus treatment. Alongside me, speakers Sven Vanneste, Craig Kasper, Stefan Schoisswohl, and Milena Engelke...
How Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
With the number of studies that have been published in recent years that connect untreated hearing loss to a myriad of adverse effects on your mental and physical health, you may be wondering if you should get your hearing tested. My answer? Yes! Each year, we make...
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children: The Silent Epidemic
While many people associate hearing loss with aging, hearing loss can affect anyone—even children. The World Health Organization estimates that global hearing loss numbers are likely to double by 2050, and those numbers don’t just include people aged 70-plus. But how...
How Can Hearing Aids Help Me at Work?
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re a hardworking professional wondering if your hearing loss challenge can be treated with hearing aids – and whether hearing aids could help you improve your work life. Our answer is yes, hearing aids can help you at work,...
Are More Younger People Wearing Hearing Aids?
Maybe you’ve noticed that more and more young people are wearing hearing aids these days. You’re not alone – it’s true! Young people are realizing the benefits of wearing hearing aids and hearing protection in loud environments and working to protect their ears in the...