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Business meetings, symposia, conferences, seminars ? are any of these a part of your work activities? They are if you’re employed in the corporate sphere. And whether…

College basketball fans across the US are gearing up for the excitement of March Madness, and the major league baseball season will soon be in full swing.
Being involved in…

Regular readers of Healthy Hearing know we’ve covered the problem of cerumen ? commonly called ear wax ? in previous editions. Why? Well, we all have it and ear…

In the spring of 2008, the Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA) ? charged with keeping workers safe on the job ? released the agenda for the…

Like all manufacturers of premium digital hearing aids, Siemens Hearing Instruments has carefully monitored market preferences and, early on, saw the demographic Baby Boomer…

Many older people remember the time when no special accommodations were made for the disabled. As a result, millions of people in this country? through no fault of their…

“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…

Here’s the thing. In the past, hearing aid designers and engineers had to make choices and that meant making compromises. Couldn’t amp up some units the casin…

The debate among designers ? especially industrial designers, the men and women who design everything from cars to coffee grinders to hearing aids ? has always…

We all know that prolonged exposure to loud noise is harmful to our hearing, right? Many studies have come up with the same conclusion, and even World Health Organization is…

If you know hearing aids, you know Phonak. It’s a name synonymous with quality, innovation and versatility in the design and crafting of hearing aids ? a reputation…

With the economic gyrations we’ve seen of late, the days of the business lunch are quickly going the way of the rotary dial telephone. Even so, negotiations are undertaken,...

When we say “Bud campaign,” are you thinking of Super Bowl beer commercials?
Well, you shouldn’t. If you are a parent or a grandparent of a young child, or,...

Mom was right. Vitamins are good for you. They help stave off disease by strengthening the body’s immune system so, indeed, you’re less likely to come down with the…

So you finally went to the hearing care professional and discovered what you’d expected all along. The family’s been telling you for months ? YOU NEED HEARING...

My dad is 83. He’s legally blind and, after 50 years of shooting skeet, he’s finally ready to admit that his hearing isn’t what it used to be. Same with my mom….

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?...

Well, with the Christmas wrapping up nothing but burnt cinders in the fireplace, and the needles dropping off the tree, it’s time to turn our attention to a new year. 2009…

Time to head over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go. Good times, lots of good eats, catching up and shouting into grandma’s good ear trying…

The holidays are a time of inspiration. We give thanks for our blessings and feel the inspiration of the season. Truly, this is the time of year when we reflect on our lives and…

With the holidays just around the corner, you are probably hoping that a set of drums is not on your child’s gift list. But did you know that this notoriously loud…

We all know that the neck bone is connected to the backbone and the knee bone is connected to the leg bone. All the other bones in our bodies are interconnected with each other…

Guy walks into a bar. The bartender says, ?Hey, you know you got two Chinese torrent frogs in your ears?? The patron looks at the bartender and says, ?Oh, these…

It sounds so weird. Like some sort of urban legend. But the fact is well-meaning smoochers have actually done damage to the hearing of the kiss recipient when the kiss is placed…

 
You see them everywhere – hardhats, safety-orange vests, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear – these are the men and women who build our homes and offices, build and…

When America’s 44th President is sworn in on January 20, 2009, will the cure – or at least some relief – for our ailing economy be on the horizonr
You may be wondering what the…

History shows that technology – any technology from locomotives to hearing aids (yes, hearing aids) – chugs along at a fairly steady pace. And then, something or someone…

It seems like only yesterday that you could hear every whisper clear as a bell. But now, instead of enjoying the sound of music, you are suffering in the sound of…

With the breeze freshening and the leaves falling, its that time again time to remind those who enjoy shooting sports to cover your ears, whether hunting upland game or…

Unitron has a long standing reputation for being the workhorse for those with severe to profound hearing loss for many years. The companys well known for their…

Diabetes is an insidious, sneaky disease that often develops without any symptoms at least initially. It has the potential to cause harm to the body and, in some diabetes…

In the summer, 2008, the American Heart Association published a recap of an extensive study that establishes a relationship between sudden sensorineural hearing loss, more easily…

Lets talk about fitness. No, not the kind of feel the burn vigorous exercises that leave your muscles achingly taut.We are talking about a cerebral workout the stimulation…

In the past, hearing aid users were somewhat limited in what they could do living in the Digital Age. Listening to a cell phone using a hearing aid could be a real adventure. In…

The goal of every parent is to ensure their kids eat a healthy diet. Unfortunately, its a goal few moms and dads reach. Too much fast food, junk food, empty calories, sugary…

Regular readers of Healthy Hearing (www.HealthyHearing.com) may recall an article about the unique ability of zebra fish to re-grow (regenerate) damaged hearing systems lines of…

If youve been to a hearing healthcare professional youve already undergone sticker shock. These highly-sophisticated digital hearing aids can set you back a lot of cash if you go…

The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID), the prestigious advocacy group in the UK, released the results of a study funded by the organization and conducted at the…

Hows $24.95 sound? Good to the pocket book. Awful to the ears. Were talking mail-order hearing aids – the amped-up noise will make you tired, youll need something f…

Common wisdom backed up by numerous scientific studies says that treating any health condition would result in a better quality of life. When it comes to hearing loss, it no d…

With the summer Olympics from Beijing still fresh in our memories, its time to turn our attention to the Special Olympics and another group of highly trained, highly skilled…

Well, the networks are rolling out their new offerings for the fall viewing season and the question is: are you ready for some football? Or, more specifically, are your hearing…

Exercise. Youve tried it, hated it and never intend to do more than take out the trash once a week. Sound a little too familiar? Uh-huh, yeah a lot of older Americans are…

Theres been a fundamental change within the hearing technology sector, moving away from beige and blah to hearing systems loaded with automated conveniences, good looks and…

Going green? Considering one of the new hybrids those cars that run on gasoline and electric battery. A lot of consumers are looking at these alternatives to $4.59 a gallon a…

It is commonly known that age-related hearing loss its medical term is Presbycusis is quite prevalent, striking one in three people over the age of 60, and half of those tha…

Not many people can speak as authoritatively about advancements in hearing technology as Dr. Mark Ross. Professor Emeritus of Audiology at University of Connecticut, he is also a…

A recent Cochlear’ Americas survey reveals what most of us already know. Hearing loss hurts relationships personal, professional all relationships. Spouses feeling negle…

Whether your musical tastes run from Bachman-Turner Overdrive (You aint seen n-n-nothin yet) to Bach, the people playing your favorite tunes face a serious problem. Hearing…

Prices have gone up. Oh, you hadnt noticed? Of course youve noticed. It hurts to fill up the SUV! Grocery bills are through the roof; forget holding the line on health insurance,...