February is here, and as Valentine’s Day approaches, love – and fun – is in the air. If you’re hanging out in Brooklyn this holiday, plan to take your ears on a date to check out some of the great events happening around town! Valentine’s All-Star Comedy Show Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn February 14th, 7pm Tickets start at … Read More
4 Common Misconceptions About Hearing Loss
Even though hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the United States, it seems to be one that is most often overlooked, undiagnosed, and undertreated. In part, this is because hearing loss is an invisible condition and its effects often go unnoticed. People tend to make unconscious adjustments to their daily practices and behaviors to accommodate what … Read More
Can Cold Weather Affect Your Hearing?
Winter and its extreme cold can actually lower our immune system’s response to viruses, new research suggests. Sniffles and coughs are certainly more common in this bracing season, but did you know that winter weather can cause problems with the hearing as well? “Surfer’s ear” and hardened earwax are two conditions that sometimes arise in freezing temperatures, and both can … Read More
Why You Should Treat Bilateral Hearing Loss with Two Hearing Aids
It is a common misconception that if you experience a hearing loss, it’s enough to use just one hearing aid. Though in the case of single-sided hearing loss this may be fine, most cases of hearing loss are bilateral, meaning hearing loss that affects both sides. Using just one hearing aid to treat bilateral hearing loss would be similar to … Read More
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