Tarantulas “Feel” Sounds “If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?” For tarantulas, this age-old philosophical question has an answer: Yes. While they do not possess ears or...
Q: Allergies and Hearing Loss — What’s the Connection?
A: This is a great question! Let’s start with some allergy basics. Allergies An allergy is when your body’s defenses overreact to something that is not typically harmful. These are called allergens, and common ones include latex, pet dander,...
Gardening For Hearing
Get in the Dirt With These Five Ear-Resistible Plants Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yard-to-table superstars to help support healthy hearing....
Having trouble pairing your hearing aids with an iPhone?
Here’s the solution! Those of you using an iPhone may have noticed that the latest software update (iOS 15.4) has caused your device to disconnect from your hearing aids. Rest assured that you are not alone. Many people are experiencing...
This Mask Supports Effective Communication
Which Mask Can Help You Be Heard? You probably chose your go-to masks based on safety and comfort. However, communicating while wearing a mask can be tricky — so how do you know which type of mask is best for...
Should I Clean My Ears at Home?
By now, many of you have probably seen or heard of videos in which various people demonstrate how to use OTC digital otoscopes and ear irrigation kits to clean your ears at home. While this can be a tempting foray...
Seven Famous Women With Hearing Loss
Marlee Matlin A celebrated actress who lost her hearing to a childhood illness, Matlin has been a vocal advocate for the deaf for over 30 years and is one of the most recognizable faces of hearing loss. She won an...
Hearing & Heart Health
By Kate Lemons, Graduate Intern at Family Hearing As a graduate intern at Family Hearing, I have had the opportunity to witness how better hearing improves connections to the people that matter most in life. Whether it be reducing...
6 Questions to Ask During Your Annual Physical
A Bit of Preparation Can Go a Long Way It can sometimes take a little nudge to schedule an annual physical. So when you finally take that step, it’s important to maximize your visit. For National Heart Month and beyond,...
How Better Hearing Improves Romance
Hear With All Your Heart Better hearing improves your relationship with everyone in your life — especially your romantic partner. Read on to find out how. Better Hearing, Less Miscommunication Stakes are high in romantic relationships. Treating hearing loss is...