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How Often Should You Get a Hearing Test?
Most people schedule their annual physical, biannual dental cleaning and biennial eye exam. However, it’s all too common for people to neglect scheduling regular hearing tests. This happens largely because most people don’t think about…
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What is The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
Neuroplasticity refers to your brain’s ability to adapt by forming new neural connections in response to change. This adaptability can be seen in people with untreated hearing loss, as well as those who use hearing…
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When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?
If you have moderate to severe hearing loss and have seen minimal benefits from hearing aids, a cochlear implant may be the right hearing solution for you. What are Cochlear Implants? Cochlear implants are small…
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What Is the Hearing Aid Adjustment Period Like?
Many people mistakenly believe that when they put in their hearing aids for the first time, it’ll be like putting on a pair of glasses in that they’ll be able to hear as well as…
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A Tipping Point: How Hearing Aids Can Help with Balance
Do you ever feel unsteady when working out at Pivotal Fitness? If so, hearing aids may help, one study suggests. Below we review what the research shows about the connection between hearing and balance. About…
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Don’t Let Your Hearing Fly Away: How and Why to Protect Your Ears When Traveling by Air
If you are traveling by plane this holiday season you might want to take steps to protect your hearing health. While you might not think that flying could damage your ears, the noise on planes…
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Audiology Awareness Month: How Hearing Care Is Better than Technology Alone
Did you know that October is Audiology Awareness Month? This means there’s no better time to seek care for your hearing health. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, depression,…
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Working It Out: How Exercise Can Affect Hearing
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall physical, mental and emotional health, and that includes your hearing health. So next time you’re enjoying the greenery at James County Island…
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Accidental Injuries Increase with Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss increases your chance of developing anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. But did you know that it can also increase your risk of an accidental injury? We explore this connection below. What the…
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What Is Considered a ‘Normal’ Hearing Range?
The line between normal hearing and hearing loss isn’t exactly a clear one. Hearing loss severity is measured in two ways: how loud sounds need to be for you to hear them and what frequencies…
