How long do hearing aids last?

Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable. Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that…

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How noise pollution can impact our hearing health

It’s not uncommon for people to live near street traffic, but as today’s hearing fact shows, this living situation may pave the way for developing tinnitus. Tinnitus, a hearing health condition that impacts 10 to 25% of adults in the U.S., is characterized by the continuous sensation of ringing or other noise (buzzing, roaring, humming, etc.) in our ears…

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