The U.S. is experiencing a suicide crisis. Recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the national suicide rate increased by 33 percent between 1999 and 2017, making suicide the second-leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 35. With such jarring statistics, it’s crucial to address …
Celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month in May
Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) created this special event in 1927 to raise awareness and promote understanding of hearing health and communication disorders. Ultimately, ASHA hopes to encourage hearing loss screenings, promote hearing loss prevention, and motivate people to seek treatment for hearing- and speech-related …
The Critical Importance of Effective Military Hearing Protection
Whether you’re a current member of the armed forces, someone considering joining the military, or a friend or loved one of a service member, never underestimate the importance of effective military hearing protection. During the course of their service, many members of the military are frequently exposed to high-intensity noises: aircraft, gunfire, machinery, explosions, sirens, …
Cognitive Brain Training and How It Relates to Hearing Health
After graduating from school, you might have cheerfully said goodbye to homework and tests, but we hope you haven’t used that as an excuse to let your brain go idle. The importance of physical fitness is well documented and much discussed, but brain exercises are often overlooked. While it’s true that many programs that claim …
Smoking and Hearing Loss
Did you know that smokers are 70 percent more likely to develop hearing loss than nonsmokers? Yet despite this correlation and the many harmful side effects associated with smoking cigarettes, 40 million U.S. adults still smoke. Explore the relationship between smoking and hearing loss to better understand why cigarettes are able to impact the health and …
Hearing Loss and Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the most common killers in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease kills about 610,000 people in the U.S. every year – making it the cause of roughly one in four deaths. Over the years, you’ve probably heard some tips for maintaining …
Q&A with Dr. Julie Winter Spring 2019
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. They not only work to correct your hearing loss but can offer many additional perks. Hearing aids can boost your mental health, improve your ability to respond during an emergency, and even lower your risk of dementia. It’s no secret that hearing aids can dramatically enhance your quality of …
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 …
