Ask Dr. Julie Q: Is there any advantage to wearing my devices full-time vs. part-time? A: YES! Our brains perform best with consistent input. The more we wear our devices for hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, the better so that the brain can confidently process the input. If we are not consistent, the brain can …
How Hearing Aids Could Lengthen Your Life
Hearing aids are miraculous little devices, providing numerous benefits for people living with hearing loss. Not only can they boost your mental health, but they can also improve your ability to respond to an emergency and even lower your risk of dementia. It’s no secret that hearing aids can dramatically enhance your quality of life, …
Sound Relief Spotlight: Jerry Brungardt, BC-HIS
At Sound Relief Hearing Center, we work hard to hire talented, friendly people who love what they do. To help our clients get to know the smiling faces they meet at our offices, we decided to offer an inside look into our workplace culture and community here on our blog. Our Sound Relief Spotlight series …
Hearing Protection for Musicians
Musicians experience the world a little differently, especially when it comes to their relationship with sound. They create art that profoundly impacts lives – whether fans are getting their groove on at a music festival or savoring a classical symphony. Musicians tap into the most sophisticated parts of the human psyche to create art with sound. …
Sound Relief Spotlight: Amy Bucherich
At Sound Relief Hearing Center, we work hard to hire talented, friendly people who love what they do. To help our clients get to know the smiling faces they meet at our offices, we decided to offer an inside look into our workplace culture and community here on our blog. Our Sound Relief Spotlight series …
What A Star Is Born Gets Right About Tinnitus
Audiences everywhere are raving about A Star Is Born, the recently released film starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. The film depicts country rocker Jackson Maine (Cooper), who discovers − and falls in love with − fellow musician Ally (Gaga). The film follows the star-crossed lovers as they come to terms with their careers and their …
Cancer Treatment and Hearing Loss
If you or a loved one are in the midst of cancer treatment, you are likely familiar with some of the side effects. One of the lesser-known side effects can be one of the most difficult to treat: hearing loss. According to Cancer.net, a variety of cancers and cancer treatments can, unfortunately, cause hearing problems …
Adventures with Hidden Hearing Loss
By Dr. Tony Kovacs, Au.D. Have you ever been to a restaurant with family or friends and noticed your guests are having an easier time understanding the conversation? Have you found yourself leaning in to try to join the conversation, only to be left scratching your head? Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Kovacs, Sound Relief Audiologist …
Are Hearing Aids Covered by Insurance?
Hearing loss is an incredibly common health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 37 million people suffer from hearing loss, and that number is only rising as the population ages. Hearing loss is a frustrating and expensive condition, leading many individuals to spend thousands of dollars on treatment and devices …
Babies on Airplanes
There’s nothing quite like the joy of parenthood – and we should know. As a practice comprised of over 85 percent women, most of us are moms. We know about the many delights of being a mother: The look on our little one’s face as they explore the world around them. Their sweet giggles when …
Sound Relief Spotlight: Cyndi Maris
At Sound Relief Hearing Center, we work hard to hire talented, friendly people who love what they do. To help our clients get to know the smiling faces they meet at our offices, we’ve decided to offer an inside look into our workplace culture and community here on our blog. Our Sound Relief Spotlight series …
Hearing Health Tips for Back-to-School Season
Fleets of school buses have taken to the streets. Kids are rocking new threads. The crispness of fall is beginning to creep into the air. It’s official: Back-to-school season is here. In the frenzy of returning to school, it’s easy to forget about your personal health. And staying healthy during the school year goes far …
Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged?
Do your ears feel stuffy and clogged? Are you suffering from sudden hearing loss or difficulty hearing? From impacted earwax to a sinus infection, clogged ears are major nuisances. Fortunately, there’s likely an easy fix. So scroll down for some answers if you’ve been wondering, “Why do my ears feel clogged?” Why Do My Ears …
What Is a Decibel?
We live in a rich, sensory world full of exciting things to see, smell, taste, and hear. Unfortunately, as we go through life, we might be exposed to things that damage our senses – especially our hearing, which can be easily compromised through sudden or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. To protect your hearing, you …
The Zinc Air Battery
Once upon a time, computers had footprints the size of warehouses. Now, machines that are far more powerful than their predecessors fit easily in the palm of your hand and allow you to do everything from making a phone call to taking a picture to surfing the internet. As technology has gotten smaller, more portable, …
