Protecting Devices from Winter Moisture and Temperature Swings
Your hearing aids are critical pieces of technology, and you rely on them daily to hear clearly and stay connected to the world around you. Because you need to wear them daily, however, they are often exposed to the elements, which, if you’re not careful, can shorten their lifespan. While winter here in Ocala is…
How Modern Hearing Aids Support Active Florida Lifestyles
Staying active and getting outside are major pillars of a healthy lifestyle, and Ocala is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with our beautiful parks, forests, rivers, lakes and horse trails. If you’re concerned about keeping your hearing aids safe while staying active, we’re excited to share that modern hearing aids are better equipped than ever…
Poor Heart Health May Lead to Hearing Loss
If you don’t eat a well-balanced diet and fail to exercise regularly, poor cardiovascular health is only one risk you’ll face. Research shows a link between poor heart health and hearing loss. The Connection Explained The reason for this surprising correlation? The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow, so obstructions in the arteries…
The Connection Between Tinnitus and TMJ
Tinnitus is a condition that causes you to hear sounds like ringing, buzzing or clicking that are not externally present. One potential cause of tinnitus may be temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. What Are TMJ Disorders? TMJ disorders cause pain in your jaw joint or the muscles that control jaw movement. They can result from injury…
Maintaining Peak Hearing Aid Performance in the New Year
New year, new hearing aid routines. Prioritize your hearing health in 2026 by following these guidelines on ways to maintain your hearing aids this year to keep them in peak condition all year long. Keep Them Clean Cleaning your hearing aids daily is one of the best ways to prevent damage in the long run,…
Your New Year Hearing Aid Tune-Up Checklist
Happy New Year! Set yourself up for hearing success in 2026 by starting the year with some hearing aid maintenance. Your hearing aids are a significant investment that keeps you connected to the world of sound and strengthens your social connections; let’s bring those benefits to the new year. Assessing Your Hearing Aids First, you…
Get Healthy Hearing for a Healthier 2026
As the calendar turns to a new year and we welcome a fresh start, many of us set resolutions to live healthier, feel happier and improve our overall well-being. If these goals resonate with you, there’s one powerful and often overlooked way to achieve them all: Improve your hearing. Why Hearing Health Matters Hearing is…
Tips on Protecting Your Hearing Aids While Traveling
For many, the holidays are a time for traveling. Whether you’re road tripping to see your family or flying to a vacation spot to escape the cold, you want to ensure that your hearing aids stay safe and protected while you travel. We’ve compiled a list of travel tips for hearing aids. When Packing When…
What You Need to Know About Hidden Hearing Loss
Have you recently taken a hearing exam, believing you have hearing loss, only to have the results indicate that your hearing levels are normal? You may have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss, or HHL, is characterized by difficulty hearing, especially in noisy environments, despite normal results on standard hearing tests, i.e., the audiogram indicates…
Protect Your Memory and Mind Through Hearing Care
At Beneficial Hearing Aid Center, we’re committed to providing our patients with the best quality of care, as well as information about living a life with healthy hearing. Below, we review a study that correlated hearing aid use with a slower rate of cognitive decline. The study was conducted by the University of Maryland Department…