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Articles on Types of Hearing Aids

The latest information on the different types of hearing aids for individuals who are experiencing hearing loss, looking for hearing health information for their loved ones, or just desire to learn more about hearing aids types to make the right hearing health decisions.

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» Healthy Hearing Offers Free Guide to Understanding Types of Hearing Aids
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 Healthy Hearing free guide provides information on types of hearing aids and understanding and purchasing hearing aids.
» Nearly Invisible Hearing Aids
Wednesday, March 9th 2011 There are lots of people who want low-profile, discreet hearing aids. If discretion tops your priority list, explore and compare completely-in-the-canal, receiver-in-the-ear, or behind-the-ear hearing aids.
» Hearing Aid History: From Ear Trumpets to Digital Technology
Monday, February 21st 2011 The history of hearing aid technology has progressed over the years, from non-electric ear trumpets in the pre-electric age to today's sophisticated digital hearing aids that automatically analyze and process sound.
» Cool Hearing Aids: How Technology Has Transformed Hearing
Monday, October 18th 2010 With improved technology, especially digital technology, hearing aids have been taken to a whole new level and this is in large part to a laser-focused mindset from the designers who are now making hearing aids as cool as dark sunglasses.
» Mild Hearing Loss: BTE Hearing Aids Are A Perfect Fit
Monday, July 12th 2010 Open ear hearing aids are perfect for mild hearing loss. They have a natural, open feeling, a soft tip that sits within ear canal, and sound that comes from a mini behind the ear (BTE) hearing aid.
» Hearing Aids: Waterproof, Swimproof & Much More
Monday, February 15th 2010 Hearing aids may soon be swimproof, adding to the list of what makes this hearing aid different than others on the market. What other advancements can consumer expect from hearing aids in the years to come?
» Bone Anchored Hearing Implants - Technology Marches On
Monday, November 16th 2009 Hearing loss is different for different people. Some experience mild hearing loss that can be remedied with a discrete pair of hearing aids. Others experience more severe hearing...
» Solar-Powered Hearing Aids Bring Relief to Needy People around The World
Monday, October 26th 2009 You've heard the old saying, "What the world needs is a good 5-cent cigar." Wrong! What the world really needs are inexpensive, environmentally friendly, wid...
» Hearing Aids and Background Noise: Overcoming the Battle
Monday, August 3rd 2009 If you ever had an untreated hearing loss, you know how frustrating and depressing it is not to be able to hear, communicate or interact with other people. More than likely,...
» The Stigma of Hearing Aids: How times have changed
Monday, August 3rd 2009 Hearing aids are for the old, the infirm, the stupid or the "broken." At least that's what many uninformed people believe. And there are plenty of studies to...
» Sexy Sounds: Yes, Hearing and Hearing Aids Can Be Hot
Monday, June 15th 2009 Already know what you're thinking. Gramps' hearing aid. He carried it in his short pocket with a tangle of wires and an ear plug the size of a baby's T...
» Hearing Aids of Yesteryear: Big but not beautiful
Monday, February 9th 2009 "The more things change," a saying goes, "the more they remain the same." That may hold true for some things, but, thankfully, not for the hearing aid...
» Moose Antlers as Hearing Aids?
Monday, January 5th 2009 Moose, of the Bullwinkle variety, are known to have excellent hearing. They can pick up a mating call from up to two miles away. That's pretty good, don't you think?...
» Hearing Aid Styles
Wednesday, October 8th 2008 Hearing aids are available in more styles and sizes than ever before; thanks to miniaturization of electronics and a new focus in the hearing industry on style and design. Now, more and more people can wear tiny, nearly invisible models.
» Hearing Aid Technology Update
Wednesday, October 8th 2008 A broad range of technology and a whole host of features are available in each hearing aid style. The cost of hearing aids depends on the type of technology and the number of features the instrument has, and not necessarily on the style selected.
» Hearing Aids One or Two Binaural
Wednesday, October 8th 2008 Results of more than fifty years of research in acoustics and the auditory system have proven clear advantages of wearing two instruments, and disadvantages of wearing one when two are needed. The auditory system is wired to use input from both ears.
» Hearing Aid Basics
Tuesday, September 30th 2008 Digital hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear, and selectively amplify and process sounds. All hearing aids contain one or more microphones, an amplifier, a receiver or speaker and a battery, or power source.
» Hip New Hearing Aids
Tuesday, September 30th 2008 Hearing aids are smaller, more comfortable and more effective - than ever before. Satisfaction with new hearing aids is at an all-time high of 90%. Basic models are light years ahead of the most advanced models from a few years ago.
» Solar-Powered Hearing Aids Help People and Environment
Monday, January 28th 2008 One of the challenges of the developing world is reconciling the need with the limited financial resources. While there is a great and growing demand for hearing aids,...
» Types and Styles of Hearing Aids
Sunday, September 23rd 2007 Hearing aids are available in many different sizes and styles thanks to advancements in digital technology, miniaturization of digital electronic part and fresh focus on design among the hearing aid manufacturers. Many of today's hearing aids are considered sleek, compact and innovative - offering solutions to a wide range of hearing aid wearers.
» Digital Hearing Aid Technology
Sunday, September 23rd 2007 The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing. When the term "digital" is used while referring to hearing aids, it generally means the hearing aid is 100% digital. In other words, the hearing aid is indeed a "complete computer".
» Smart Hearing Aids: Are You Pickin Up Good Vibrations?
Monday, June 11th 2007 Hearing aids arent smart! Theyre clunky, unattractive and, frankly, a pain in the ear, right? Wrong! Todays hearing aids are smarter, more functional, intuitive and more adaptive...
» Noise Reduction Hearing Aids: Why They're Needed, and How They Work
Monday, February 6th 2006 There are a number of different ways for a hearing aid user to improve speech perception in the presence of competing sounds.
» Dan's New Hearing Aid
Monday, June 16th 2003 Dan was born 23 years ago with profound deafness. He had worn hearing aids since he was two years old. But even when he wore his powerful behind-the-ear hearing aids, Dan's...
» Listen Up! A Consumers Guide to Hearing Aids and Assistive Listening Devices 2003 Update
Monday, March 3rd 2003 There are an estimated 27.2 million Americans with hearing loss. Most do not investigate or obtain hearing aids. What is it that makes the idea of hearing aids so daunting? Why...


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