The internet is flooded with inexpensive over-the-counter hearing aids and DIY earwax removal kits, promising quick fixes at prices that seem too good to be true. This abundance of options can make professional hearing care appear costly or even unnecessary. However,...
As more research emerges, the link between untreated hearing loss and several serious health issues becomes increasingly clear. If you've been putting off a hearing assessment, it's vital to consider the risks associated with ignoring hearing challenges. Untreated...
The new year brings with it a time for goal setting and resolutions to carry us through 2025 and beyond. If one of your resolutions this year is to take care of your hearing, you’re in the right place. By 2050, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2.5...
When we think of hearing loss, we often associate it with aging. However, there is a growing concern about a different demographic being affected by hearing loss—our children. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in children is a silent epidemic, steadily increasing due...
If you're browsing this article, it's likely because you or someone close to you is facing hearing challenges, and you're pondering, "Am I too young to have a hearing loss?" We encounter this question often, as there is a prevalent stigma that hearing loss...
In recent years, an expanding body of scientific research has begun to shed light on a critical health issue that affects millions worldwide: the direct correlation between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. The findings from these studies are not only...
Recent studies, including one extensively reported on CNN Health, reveal a concerning connection between social isolation, loneliness, hearing loss, and the risk of premature death. This comprehensive analysis of 90 studies involving over two million adults brings to...
Dr. Rebecca Young, an audiologist with Beltone Hearing Aid Center in Eau Claire, WI, was recently featured in a local news story that has now been syndicated to other news stations. I’m excited to share more about the story with you, as it covers some very important...
One of the biggest barriers we see at Beltone Hearing is the hesitation to seek treatment for hearing loss. People often wait to treat their hearing loss until it becomes unbearable to continue, or worse yet, they ignore their hearing challenges altogether, becoming...
As hearing aid specialists, we’ve seen many patients suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is when you hear buzzing, ringing, hissing, or even musical sounds that aren’t actually present in the environment – it’s the audio equivalent of a desert mirage. While tinnitus can...
