Are “Sleigh Bells” Ringing in your ears? Get the Facts on Tinnitus
There are times over the winter holidays when you expect to hear ringing: jingle bells on Santa’s reindeer, hand bell choirs preforming traditional carols, or the Salvation Army’s bell ringers. However, there’s an extreme difference between the ringing of outside noises and the constant, annoying buzz or high-pitched squeal associated with tinnitus. For millions of […]
Have you heard about the new Over the Counter Hearing Aid (OTC) Act? Let us fill you in.
Sarah Sydlowski, Audiologist and President of the American Academy of Audiology breaks it down; your hearing connects you to other people so trust an audiologist to help you find the right device for your hearing needs. What Are OTC Hearing Aids? *Article provided by The American Academy of Audiology Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are devices […]
What To Do When Earwax Becomes a Problem
It may be something icky that you’d rather not think about, but earwax is a perfectly normal bodily secretion and a fact of life. Knowing how to control that gunk will allow you to hear better and prevent infections, earaches and more. What earwax is and why we have it So what, exactly, is this […]
Brant Audiology Patient Featured in Nebraska Hands and Voices Editorial
Our very special patient, Brayton Vach, has been recently featured in the Nebraska Hands and Voices newsletter. His family has shared their journey to better hearing for their son through this wonderful organization, which promotes families coming together to raise deaf and hard of hearing children. Keep reading below for the full story! One Family’s […]
Healthy diets linked to lower risk of hearing loss in women
The older you become, the more likely you’ll be to have hearing loss. Experts estimate that about one in three Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Among those older than 75, an estimated one of every two people has hearing loss. There are a number of reasons for losing hearing […]
Random acts of hearing kindness for total strangers
We love hearing health! So, since February is traditionally known as the month for expressing sentiments of love and admiration, we thought you might like some suggestions on how to give gifts and be an advocate for hearing health at the same time. Here’s the bonus: these random acts of hearing kindness can actually be […]
Random acts of hearing kindness for family members
The January 2016 issue of Real Simple magazine contains a great article about making your house quieter, which includes several random acts of hearing kindness you can perform for family members. Of course, the ultimate act of hearing kindness is helping a loved one find a hearing care professional or making that much-needed appointment for […]