We normally think of hearing loss as something that advances slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) Sometimes that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. It turns out […]
October 6, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Most people are happy with their hearing aids: As reported by one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are happy with their experience. When processing results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the grocery store, and 85% […]
It’s not difficult to observe how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees begin to hurt a little bit more. Your skin gets a bit droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s […]
September 21, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
It may seem, at first, like measuring hearing loss would be easy. You can probably hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. You might confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters perfectly fine at any volume. When you learn how to interpret your hearing test it becomes clearer […]
For just a minute, picture that you’re working as a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a very important client. Numerous agents from their offices have gathered to discuss whether to employ your company for the job. All of the various voices get a little jumbled and difficult to understand. […]
Isn’t pizza fascinating? As long as a few factors are met, you can alter toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. That’s a lot like hearing loss. But as long as you have difficulty hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss whether it’s due to genetic factors, age, blockages, or exposure to loud noise. […]
August 31, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
Cognitive decline and hearing loss, what’s the connection? Brain health and hearing loss have a connection which medical science is starting to comprehend. Your risk of getting cognitive decline is increased with even minor hearing loss, as it turns out. These two seemingly unrelated health disorders could have a pathological connection. So how can a […]
August 23, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Tinnitus Articles
If you are one of the millions of individuals in the U.S. suffering from a medical disorder called tinnitus then you most likely know that it tends to get worse when you are trying to fall asleep. But why should this be? The ringing or buzzing in one or both ears isn’t a real noise […]
August 16, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
There are two types of vacations, right? One kind is Packed with activities at all times. These are the vacations that are recalled for years later and are full of adventure, and you head back to work more exhausted than you left. Then there are the relaxing types of vacations. You may not even do […]
Tom is getting a new knee and he’s really jazzed! Look, as you grow older, the kinds of things you look forward to change. His knee replacement means he will experience less pain and be able to get out and about a lot better. So Tom is admitted, the operation is successful, and Tom goes […]
