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The Importance of Regular Hearing Check-Ups
An estimated one out of eight people in the United States aged 12 and over has hearing loss in both ears. Despite its prevalence, many people forget to add hearing check-ups to their health care…
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Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders
When hanging out at a busy Grapevine bar, you expect to have trouble hearing the people around you. Auditory processing disorder (APD) causes a similar sensation. How Does Auditory Processing Disorder Affect Hearing? Your brain’s…
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What are Telecoils?
There are many hearing aid accessories that can improve your listening experience. A lot of hearing aids come with telecoil technology that can help you stream sound into your hearing aid. This can significantly improve…
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Tips to Seamlessly Integrate Hearing Aids Into Your Daily Life
Getting your first pair of hearing aids can feel like a complete routine disruption. Although there’s an adjustment period, establishing a daily routine and following a few helpful tips can make it much easier to…
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The Role of Nutrition in Hearing Health: Foods That Support Auditory Function
When considering the impact of nutrition on overall health, most people focus on weight management, heart health or skin appearance. However, nutrition influences more than these commonly discussed areas. One often overlooked area is hearing…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Hearing Loss and Deaf Awareness
Helping your child understand hearing loss is an important step in helping them to understand people’s differences. Whether your child has a classmate with hearing aids at Grapevine Elementary or simply asks questions after watching…
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Understanding Ear Crackling: Causes and Solutions
Ear crackling is a common sensation that can be both puzzling and annoying. Let’s delve into what might be causing these sounds and explore potential solutions. Possible Causes of Ear Crackling A few common causes…
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Protecting Your Hearing on the Job: What You Need to Know
Workplace noise, like machinery, hammering or blaring concert speakers, can take a serious toll on your ears. While noise-related hearing loss is permanent, it’s also highly preventable. By understanding the risks and taking action, you…
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Sudden vs. Gradual Hearing Loss: What To Know
Hearing loss affects approximately 15% of U.S. adults. While the condition is common, no case is the same. For some people, hearing loss may creep up gradually as they age. For others, a sudden event…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
