When to Seek a Professional Tinnitus Evaluation
Many people disregard tinnitus as harmless, reasoning to themselves that it’s faint, intermittent or temporary. With that mentality, it’s easy to delay getting a professional tinnitus evaluation, as they continue to believe that they can manage their tinnitus on their own. Maybe that’s true for some, but also, you don’t have to suffer through tinnitus….
Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month With an Audiologist Visit
Along with enjoying nature’s soundtrack as we spend more time outdoors, there’s another reason to care for your hearing this May. It’s been designated as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, previously known as Better Hearing and Speech Month. Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this month encourages people to seek treatment for hearing loss—particularly the 37.5 million…
Simple Relaxation Habits That Support Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus can be distracting, frustrating and even debilitating, so managing it is critical for getting through the day. Many people experience tinnitus in “flare-ups,” when the ringing in their ears becomes louder or more intense in response to various triggers. One great way to find relief from tinnitus is to preempt flare-ups and prevent them…
Explore the Latest Hearing Aid Innovations
Hearing aids are constantly evolving, and 2026’s models are the best yet! They combine advanced AI-driven sound processing, improved noise reduction and seamless connectivity to make your daily hearing experience as perfect as possible. Smarter, More Personalized Sound With AI Thanks to artificial intelligence, hearing aids can now learn from your environment and preferences to…
Can Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Improve Your Everyday Comfort?
If you suffer from tinnitus, you know that the ceaseless ringing (or whistling, or humming, or whooshing) in your ears can seriously affect your daily life and comfort. The sound may make it hard for you to focus at work, keep you up at night and spike your stress levels. An audiologist or tinnitus specialist…
Ocala’s Outdoor Soundscapes: Finding Calm in Nature to Relieve Tinnitus
Everyone experiences tinnitus a little differently, but many find that listening to ambient noise can help with tinnitus symptoms. While you could easily do this with a white noise machine or online tinnitus sound library, why not get outdoors and find some natural ambient noise in the beautiful environs of Ocala? How Ambient Noise Helps…
April Is Move More Month
Sponsored by the American Heart Association, Move More Month in April is a great time to start incorporating more physical activity into your life. While staying active is essential for everyone, it’s especially crucial for hearing loss patients. That’s because recent studies supported by the National Institute on Aging have found that when compared to…
Why Tinnitus May Feel Worse in Quiet Months and How to Cope
It’s March now, but spring hasn’t fully started yet. This quiet period between winter and spring can be a great time for reflection and relaxation, but this might be seriously hampered if you are one of the 50 million people who suffer from tinnitus. Many people with tinnitus find that this time of year brings…
What You Need to Know About Hearing Aids and Air Travel
As February nears its end and we begin to look forward to spring, perhaps you’ve set up some travel plans for the coming months. There’s nothing like a good vacation to celebrate the return of warmer weather. Navigating the airport with hearing aids shouldn’t be a logistical nightmare, but we do have some tips to…
Study Supports Brain Training for Seniors With Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately one in three people aged 65–74 experience hearing loss. For those over 75, the statistic is closer to one in two. The term for age-related hearing loss is presbycusis, which is caused by natural wear and tear of the auditory system. The…