How To Have Clearer Conversations During Holiday Gatherings
Everybody celebrates Thanksgiving a little differently. Whether you enjoy a meal at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille or a lively gathering at home, you want every person to feel included in the holiday cheer—regardless of their hearing loss. If you’re planning a larger get-together, here are a few tips to help everyone communicate more easily. 1….
Holiday Shopping With Hearing Loss: Practical Tips for a Stress-Free Experience
The holidays bring plenty of cheer, but also plenty of noise. Between busy crowds, clattering carts, festive music and constant chatter, stores can quickly become an overwhelming listening environment. For the more than 10% of Americans living with hearing loss, that can make what should be a celebratory outing feel more like a challenge. With…
Hearing Aids and Your Beauty Routine
Your beauty routine helps you feel polished and ready for the day. Whether it’s your morning skincare, applying makeup, styling your hair or a weekly manicure and pedicure, these rituals help you look and feel your best. But if you wear hearing aids, it’s just as important to think about their protection. How Can My…
Five Hearing Aid Features You Might Not Know About
Getting hearing aids is an exciting adventure. All hearing aids pick up and amplify sound to help you understand speech, but that isn’t their only perk. While hearing aids differ based on manufacturer and style, each has advanced features to make your life easier. Let’s take a look at five helpful features you might not…
The Connection Between Tinnitus and Mental Well-Being
Hearing a ringing or buzzing in your ear with no identifiable source is a symptom called tinnitus. When tinnitus persists longer than a few minutes, it can interfere with sleep, concentration and emotional health. The Link Between Tinnitus and Mental Health A 2023 study found a strong relationship between tinnitus and mental health challenges such…
How Machine Maintenance Protects Your Hearing
Manufacturing jobs can get a little noisy, and machines that aren’t regularly maintained don’t help. Worn parts, loose fittings and dry bearings increase noise levels. Approximately 5% of the global population has noise-related hearing loss. Let’s take a look at how loud noise damages your hearing and what you can do to protect it. The…
How Can Manufacturing Jobs Increase Your Risk of Tinnitus?
Manufacturing is a big deal in Katy. We have metal fabricators, farming, machine shops and so much more. With a town so focused on manufacturing, it’s crucial to stay educated about how these noisy industries affect our auditory health. Approximately 11% of manufacturing workers have tinnitus—the presence of a ringing or buzzing in the ears…
Why Is Spring the Perfect Time to Focus On Your Hearing Health?
Spring is all about fresh starts. You get outside more, make plans with friends, clean your house and start checking things off your to-do lists again. It’s also the perfect time to check in on your health—including your hearing. If you’ve noticed it’s harder to follow conversations or enjoy the little details in your environment,…
The Relationship Between Tinnitus and TMJ
Tinnitus, often described as ringing or buzzing in the ears when no sound is present, is a common condition that can stem from various underlying issues. One less known but significant cause is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), a condition that affects the jaw joint and its surrounding muscles. For those experiencing both TMJ and tinnitus,…
What to Know About Diplacusis
Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes a person to perceive sounds in different pitches or at two different times. It’s also known as double hearing and typically arises when a person already has hearing loss. Diplacusis is more prevalent than realized, and a person with normal hearing may have a one to two percent…