Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
Scientists are continually trying to understand all the ways hearing loss affects people. One of the biggest ways is how it makes understanding speech much more difficult. To that end, researchers in Germany are looking at how machine learning can enhance speech recognition in people with hearing loss. What is Machine Learning? According to IBM,…
Treating Hearing Loss to Protect Your Brain
Untreated hearing loss has been linked to higher rates of cognitive decline and dementia, in part because of the way it can change your brain. The good news is that there is research to show that these changes may be reversed with the use of hearing aids. How Hearing Loss Affects Your Brain Hearing loss…
When to Have Your Hearing Tested and Why It’s Important
There are a number of factors that go into determining when you should have your hearing tested. Understanding when to get a hearing test is crucial, as untreated hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of physical and mental health issues. The Difference Between a Hearing Test and Hearing Screening Going through a…
5 Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
The most common causes of hearing loss are aging and exposure to loud noises. While there is nothing you can do about the march of time, there are measures you can take to protect your hearing and prevent hearing loss. We outline five of these below. 1. Protect Your Ears from Loud Noises Perhaps the…
Understanding Low-Frequency Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects more than 48 million Americans. Most have trouble hearing the chirping of birds and the voices of women and children. But for a small group, their hearing loss affects their ability to hear low-frequency sounds. How You Hear Sounds When you hear your doorbell ring, there is a complex process that happens…
Does Hearing Loss Affect Memory?
Untreated hearing loss can have an impact on almost every aspect of your life, including your physical, mental and emotional health. A decrease in your ability to retain and recall information is the newest impact experts are associating with hearing loss. Hearing Loss & Concentration In order to follow a conversation, those with hearing loss…
Do You Have a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
Experiencing a runny nose or head congestion is common in the winter months. Since these symptoms are associated with various health conditions, including both the common cold and a sinus infection, it may be hard to determine if and when you need to seek medical attention. Understanding the difference between these two ailments can ensure…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
Increase in Hearing Loss for Service Workers
According to new research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a large number of workers in the Services sector – the largest sector in the U.S. industry – are at an elevated risk for developing hearing loss. This research was published in the International Journal of Audiology at the end of last…
Common Hearing Aid Myths
Ninety to 95 percent of mild to severe hearing loss cases could be successfully treated with hearing aids, but only about 20 percent of people who could benefit from the devices actually wear them. This is likely due to widespread misconceptions about hearing loss and hearing aids. Below are some of the most common hearing…