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What’s wrong with my hearing aid?
Just like any other electronic device, hearing aids can sometimes malfunction. Don’t worry though -...
Posted on: 06/04/2021
Tyson’s Story: Pursuing a career as a professional athlete with hearing loss
Growing up, Tyson Gillies struggled with being hearing impaired. Through pursuing a career as a...
Posted on: 05/26/2021
Unfortunate and unpredictable results of untreated hearing loss
“Hey!” “Yo!” “Huh?” “Excuse...
Posted on: 05/19/2021
Diabetics are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
1 in 16 Canadians have diabetes, making it one of the most common conditions affecting Canadians [1]. The...
Posted on: 05/12/2021
Mother's Day feature: Lisa Kyte shares her family's experience with hearing loss
In a previous blog post, we checked in with Johnny Kyte, Captain of the Canadian Deaflympics hockey team....
Posted on: 05/07/2021
10 things you can do to protect your hearing
The single most preventable type of hearing loss is ‘noise-induced hearing loss’ or NIHL. Over...
Posted on: 04/28/2021
Hearing loss and background noise don't mix - here's why
When an individual who normally hears well begins having trouble hearing in loud surroundings, it’s...
Posted on: 04/22/2021
The difference between a hearing aid and cochlear implant
The relation between a cochlear implant and hearing aids is that they both are used to treat hearing loss....
Posted on: 04/14/2021
9 of the best sounds in the world
We have to face it: hearing loss is likely to happen as we age. In fact, adults over the age of 65 are 5...
Posted on: 04/09/2021
5 things you should (and shouldn't do) to maintain good ear health
When it comes to taking care of our eyes, teeth, and ears, unfortunately it’s always our ears that...
Posted on: 03/30/2021
You should wear your hearing aids - and here’s 13 reasons why
If you have hearing loss, you’re definitely not the first person who may not want to wear hearing...
Posted on: 03/16/2021
Q&A with Captain of the Canadian Deaflympics hockey team Johnny Kyte
As the Captain of the Canadian Deaflympics hockey team, Johnny Kyte serves as a confident leader and...
Posted on: 03/12/2021
12 important questions to ask when buying hearing aids
Choosing your first hearing aid doesn’t have to be intimidating, but everyone who experiences it can...
Posted on: 03/02/2021
Your dog can hear you, but can they really understand?
People really love their pets and there’s plenty of proof. 57% of Canadian households own pets....
Posted on: 02/23/2021
The differences in normal hearing and hearing aid hearing
The ear is a wondrous and intricate creation. Early in our development, our ears are formed, consisting of...
Posted on: 02/16/2021
Good relationships require clear communication
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to focus on love and...
Posted on: 02/10/2021
The sounds you're missing due to hearing loss
There are many different types and levels of hearing loss. Each type and level comes with the increased...
Posted on: 02/02/2021
Hearing aids may improve balance and reduce fall risks
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted a study that revealed by enhancing the...
Posted on: 01/19/2021
No energy? Getting tired more often? It may be related to hearing loss
Have you been running out of energy easier? Do you seem more tired than before after a normal day of...
Posted on: 01/12/2021
What you should and should not do to get rid of earwax
Earwax is one of those things everyone knows about, but rarely discusses. So, we’re going to address...