Written by John Thistle BC-HIS Newcastle Hearing Solutions Limited Most people know someone who experiences hearing loss. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, 35% of the adult population has at least a mild high frequency hearing loss. Most instances do not require any intervention, but it is significant enough we…
We have noticed a huge increase to new hearing test bookings stemming from concerns that have popped up over the past year. These are mostly younger working-class professionals who have been experiencing new difficulties as we navigate our new world. They tend to have professions such as teaching, accounting, barbers…
I am astounded at how many people have been told by a “professional” to never let someone sell them a hearing aid for an ear that has been determined to be deaf. In my 15 years experience I have only seen one person who was truly deaf and had no…
Men have commonly been accused of selective hearing, but is there a difference in how men and women typically hear? As it turns out, yes there is. Research performed at the Indiana University School of Medicine has demonstrated through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that men listen with the left…
We all know that diets which are rich in certain areas can be helpful to our body and to our organs. Your ears are organs within your body so taking proper care can help maintain your hearing level and potentially avoid the need for hearing aids. Bananas are a wonderful…
It’s snow time! This is supposed to be an intense year for snowfall which leaves a lot of people aware of their backs, but we seldom think of the effect this snow can have on our ears. Snow clearing can be completed far quicker and easier with the use of…
Hearing loss, along with most things, have a lot of misconceptions associated with them. These misconceptions prevent a lot of people from getting the help they require. Let’s take a moment to clear up some of those. People with hearing loss are stupid I know it sounds pretty ridiculous, but…
I’m sure you know what a hearing aid is and what it is for, but how does it work and what are the differences between different models? There are four basic components to a hearing aid. The first is a microphone which picks up the incoming sound. Next you have…
Now that we are solidly into some nicer weather, we can fully expect that our social environment for the next several months will remain outdoors. For most people this means sunshine, laughter and relaxation. Far too often it can cause anxiety and depression in someone who is hard of hearing.…
By Nicole Pottinger, H.I.S.Whether you are new to the world of hearing aids or have some experience under your belt, the idea of shopping for hearing aids can bring out emotions such as excitement, stress, happiness, and frustration. Everybody has different experiences with their hearing challenges whether it’s communicating with…
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