This fresh eat will help you beat the heat with its chilled ingredients and effortless prep. It’s easy on your wallet and your waistline with in-season, nutrient-dense foods. Plus, we love it for its folic-acid-filled nutrients, which help hearing health!...
Surrounded by Sound
Take a moment and listen. What do you hear? Often we are too busy in our lives to notice all of the sounds around us, let alone realize how they are affecting us. Have you ever thought about why you...
Allergies and Hearing Loss
Are you spending more time outdoors? We have been experiencing a beautiful spring in the North Shore and (unfortunately) to many of our patients, Springtime means allergies. There are more than 3 million cases of seasonal allergies in the U.S....
Your Brain and Hearing
You’ve probably heard us say that “we hear with our brain” and “we have two ears for as many reasons as we have two eyes.” The ears funnel sound, which passes through the hearing organ and is processed by our...
The Do’s and Don’ts for Managing Earwax
Earwax, that yellowish-brown goo, might inspire an “Ick!” or two, but managing it the right way can make a difference in your hearing health. Earwax not only helps keep the ear canal clean but prevents dirt and other debris from...
How long do hearing aids last?
Is time on your mind? For many of us, the time around new years and birthdays makes us think of longevity and goal setting. One of the questions Dr. Mark, Dr. Sheri and I get is, “how long should my...
Musician and Sound Engineer Fights to Save His Hearing–And Wins!
Hello to our blog followers! I found this article that was published on the page of the Better Hearing Institute and thought you might enjoy reading and encouraging story. To see the original article:http://www.betterhearing.org/news/musician-sound-engineer-fights-save-his-hearing%E2%80%94and-wins-0 Silent Terror: A Young Musician...
10 Signs You or a Loved One May Have A Hearing Loss
Telltale Signs of Hearing Loss How to Tell if You Have a Hearing Loss: These signs and symptoms of hearing loss may surprise you. A hearing impairment can lead to more than just having to turn up the volume. From...
It’s All About The Music
“It’s All About the Music” Stephen Straus begins each day with a commute by train. It’s about an hour from his home in Hyde Park to his job in downtown Chicago—and all those train rides mean hours of music. But Mr....
These are not your Grandma’s hearing aids….
When you think of treating hearing loss, do you think of a large beige looking banana shape? Something that whistles and only works occasionally? If so, then you need to open up to what is really happening in the world...