If you get your hearing tested and have a hearing loss, you will probably be told you need to start wearing hearing aids. Because most hearing loss is not reversable, hearing aids are the recommended management option for most people with hearing loss. So, why are people resistant to wearing hearing aids in the first […]
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AudioCardio App Review: Can it Improve Your Hearing?
Do you have hearing loss and refuse to wear hearing aids? Do you already wear hearing aids and are wondering if there’s more you can do to improve your hearing? Or maybe your hearing is very important to you and you want to maintain strong hearing? If this is you or you know someone these […]
5 Best Discreet Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids of 2024
If you are looking for a hearing aid that is nearly invisible in the ear or looks so much like a regular Bluetooth earbud that no one would know you’re actually wearing a hearing aid, this is the list for you. Over-the-counter hearing aids have opened the doors for many companies to develop different styles […]
4 Best Apps for Tinnitus
When it comes to the treatment of tinnitus, a combination of sound therapy and counseling have been the most effective ways to manage the effects of tinnitus on a person’s daily life. An app that can incorporate both of these treatment methods would be considered a helpful app for the management of tinnitus. How can […]
Do Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an external source. Most people describe their tinnitus as a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound. Tinnitus can be caused by a variety of factors, including hearing loss, ear infections, and exposure to loud noise. There is no cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments that […]
10 Best Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids of 2024
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are a new category of hearing aids defined and regulated by the FDA that are available for purchase online or in stores without a prescription or recommendation from a licensed hearing professional. Over-the-counter hearing aids are intended for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Check out this post to […]
Who Should Get Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids?
Over-the-counter hearing aids were created following several studies that revealed that only 1 out of 4 adults who need hearing aids get them because of 2 main barriers: To try to overcome these two barriers, the FDA was tasked with creating a new category of government-regulated hearing aids, like traditional hearing aids, called over-the-counter (OTC) […]
Bimodal Stimulation as a Treatment for Tinnitus: 2024 Update
Bimodal stimulation, or bimodal neuromodulation, is a relatively new treatment for tinnitus that involves combining sound stimulation and somatosensory stimulation (i.e. touch) to alleviate the tinnitus. This treatment is based on the idea that stimulation both the auditory and non-auditory parts of the brain can help reduce the perception of tinnitus. Tinnitus effects an estimated […]
5 Best In-the-Ear Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids of 2024
The in-the-ear over-the-counter hearing aids range from the smallest non-custom invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) to the larger earbud style OTC hearing aids. These styles do not have anything behind the ear, hence why they are classified as in-the-ear (ITE). I have broken down a list of the best in-the-ear over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. What makes these the […]
10 Best Strategies for Getting Amazing Sleep with Tinnitus
If you are among the approximately 10-15% of people who experience tinnitus, there’s a good chance it is negatively affecting your sleep. The noise can keep you up for hours or wake you from what you thought was going to finally be a good night’s sleep. I’m here to help. Implement these 10 strategies consistently […]
