Which Plays a Bigger Role in Hearing: Your Ears or Your Brain?
When it comes to hearing, you probably assume your ears do most of the work. Guess again! In reality, it’s your brain that does the so-called heavy lifting. Your ears still serve an important function (besides being a convenient place to hang jewelry from), but this is one area in which most of the kudos…
Hearing Loss Can Lead to Feelings of Depression
There are many negative side effects of hearing loss in Katy, Texas. People with impaired hearing have a higher risk of experiencing physical, social and psychological problems. The odds of developing diabetes or kidney disease, experiencing a fall and suffering from memory loss and cognitive impairment are all higher for these individuals. Many of these…
Don’t Put the Pedal to Heavy Metal: Spin Class & Hearing Loss
January is synonymous with new year’s resolutions. Many people in Katy have resolved to improve their health in 2019, and local fitness centers are always bombarded with newly-inspired members this time of year. One of the most popular ways to melt away the pounds you’ve piled on from all that holiday cheesecake and eggnog is…
Hearing Loss & Dementia
Hearing loss patients in Katy and throughout Texas confront many challenges in their daily lives. Some, such as difficulty communicating, are obvious; others, however, are easily overlooked. October is National Audiology Awareness Month, an opportunity for your hearing aid doctor to spread awareness about the many complications associated with hearing loss – including its association…
Are Your Ears Ready for Some Football?
Back to school means it is time for one of our favorite sports to return as well. Are you ready for some football? Or, are your EARS ready for some football? Autzen Stadium, where the Oregon ducks play, has been nicknamed the “House of Loud.” But, the truth is that it should be the name…
Better Hearing & Speech Month
Happy May! And happy Better Hearing & Speech Month. Last year, we posted a blog about this month-long movement to help raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems as well as to promote the services we offer. Now we are looking at how you can help pass along the message and get the information…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
Hearing loss is common – nearly 48 million people in Katy, Texas and around the country suffer from it. But only about 20 percent of those who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually use one. This could possibly be due to their cost, as hearing aids are not cheap. Your Katy…
February Newsletter
Inventory FLASH SALE We are making room for new stock. We’re offering for the first time, a BOGO sale with great pricing!! This includes NEW technology, iPhone compatible technology, as well as moderate to low technology to fit every need. Brands include Widex, Oticon, and ReSound. Hearing aids sold are on a first come, first…
Anyone Can Suffer from Hearing Loss
There are nearly 48 million people in Katy, Texas and throughout the country with hearing loss. Hearing loss is actually the third most common physical condition in the U.S, following only arthritis and heart disease. With these numbers it should come as no surprise that hearing loss can affect anyone, from your grandparents to the…
Hearing Loss Signs
Interpreting hearing signs around you When learning how to drive a car in Katy, Texas, you are given a driver’s manual to read. Within that book is a list of all the road signs you could ever encounter while driving. If you are suffering from hearing loss, wear a hearing aid or simply care about…