Are Your Bad Habits Affecting Your Hearing?
Do you have a bad habit you want to break in the New Year? A habit is a way of behaving that is repeated and occurs subconsciously. These everyday actions become part of us and our identity. Some practices are harmless, while others may appear harmless but are detrimental to our health. Habits can be…
Mounting Evidence Suggests Connections between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Impairment – Even in Young Adults
Over the past several years, studies have indicated a connection between hearing loss and cognitive impairment. While this connection may not be intuitive, mounting evidence from studies across different age groups shows that such a connection does exist. The majority of past studies focused on older adults, and the findings indicated connections between increased prevalence of dementia…
How do you know which hearing aids to choose?
If you have hearing loss, your hearing professional may have recommended that you wear hearing aids. Your journey with hearing aids starts with you choosing your devices. But with so many hearing aids out there, especially with over-the-counter devices now available, how do you know which type of hearing aids to pick? Here are a…
Identifying Hearing Loss
Do you have trouble hearing or comprehending what others say? Are you experiencing ringing in your ears? Have you been exposed to heavy noise on the job? These are among the symptoms and causes of hearing loss and, sadly, people often suffer with these and other symptoms for years before seeking help. Signs You May…
Do I Get A Trial Period for Hearing Aids?
Yes, you will receive a 30 day satisfaction guaranteed trial, beginning on the day you receive the aid(s). If you are not completely satisfied during your trial period and the hearing aid(s) is returned in good condition, a refund of the purchase price less the $150 deposit per hearing aid will be issued. If another…
Hearing Aids and Cell Phones
People who wear hearing aids run a higher risk of experiencing some challenges while using cell phones. For some people, interference may occur due to the radio frequency emissions from your cell phone while other individuals may not experience any noisy intrusions at all. However, when interference does occur, the buzzing sound can make understanding…
Hearing Aid Cost
Hearing Aid Accessories and Repair At Northeast Georgia ENT we ensure you have all the tools and support you need to get the most out of your hearing aid. Along with the price of your hearing aid we will include: Hearing Aid Warranty The manufacturer’s limited warranty typically covers the hearing aids for 3 years….
5 Tips for Cleaning Hearing Aids
Today’s hearing aids are increasingly durable, easy-to-use and reliable, but proper hearing aid care and maintenance are still essential for expanding the life of your hearing aid and ensuring many years of trouble-free use. After all, your hearing instruments have to withstand moisture and heat, earwax, skin flakes, oil and hair care products on a daily basis….
Hearing Loss and Brain Health
Hearing loss can bring a lot of change to your life. But did you know that hearing loss can change the health of your brain? Recent research, conducted over several years by Johns Hopkins University, Ohio State University, and other institutions, has revealed that hearing loss causes changes to your brain that have been linked to cognitive…
Does hearing loss have a connection to diabetes?
The human body is amazing. One of the intriguing aspects of how the body works is that everything is connected—and one part affects all of the other parts. Researchers are still learning new ways that various body systems are connected. One connection you may not know about is that hearing loss and diabetes are linked….