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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...
Posted on: 01/06/2021
Spatial awareness and why it's an important part of hearing
Think about how your brain is able to focus on certain sounds in loud environments like a crowded food...
Posted on: 12/29/2020
Coping strategies for hearing loss - there's only one choice
Been there and done that: Lip reading, sitting in (or near) front rows, cupping your ears to hear better,...
Posted on: 12/22/2020
Tinnitus may be worsened by antidepressants
An estimated 1 in 4 Canadians will experience some form of depression that requires treatment at some point...
Posted on: 12/15/2020
Part Two: Hearing loss and cognitive health - treat hearing loss today, prevent dementia tomorrow
One of the world’s leading medical journals, The Lancet, published a study in 2017 called...
Posted on: 12/08/2020
Part One: Hearing loss and cognitive health - treating hearing loss can help prevent dementia
Maintaining our mental acuity as we age is as important as maintaining our body health. Cognitive decline,...
Posted on: 12/01/2020
"Find My Hearing Aids" - a crucial tool in our new 'masked' world
Since COVID-19 has changed our world, it’s hard to imagine a time before social distancing,...
Posted on: 11/24/2020
How to make you hearing aid battery last longer
Modern hearing aids are becoming more advanced than ever before. All of that processing power, along with...
Posted on: 11/20/2020
Healthy eating can cause healthy hearing
If it wasn’t already hard enough to eat healthy, the coronavirus pandemic and being stuck at home can...
Posted on: 11/11/2020
Hearing aids not working? Try these tips
Are your hearing aids not working correctly? There are things you can try at home before contacting your...
Posted on: 11/06/2020
Tips and reminders for adjusting your hearing aid settings at home
The hearing aids you’re wearing are specially made to adapt to your surroundings easily as you move...
Posted on: 10/27/2020
Talking louder increases COVID-19 risks
In this year, 2020, we have all learned more about infections and disease than we ever thought possible....
Posted on: 10/22/2020
Work related hearing loss is common among Canadians
Did you know, October has been designated Protect Your Hearing Month? Today, it also just so happens to be...
Posted on: 10/20/2020
Equality in listening - how men and women listen differently
Have you ever heard of the book “Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus”? It’s a book...