Exploring the Link Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health
Are you currently experiencing some form of hearing loss? Do you feel as though you’re struggling with mental distress as a result? If so, you’re not alone. There is evidence to support that this is…
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Hearing Loss and Dementia: New Study Highlights How Hearing Aids Can Help
Hearing loss is a widespread problem, especially among people over age 70. In fact, some estimates say that as many as two-thirds of American adults over 70 are impacted by hearing loss. With dementia and…
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What can I expect at my first hearing test?
While many people experience varying degrees of hearing loss, not enough people get routine hearing checkups. It’s important to notice hearing loss early on in order to treat it more accurately. Who Needs a Hearing…
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How Loud Noises Can Cause Hearing Loss
Our team at New York Hearing Doctors work to keep our patients hearing functional. We live in a noisy world. Loud noises like traffic, sirens, and music can cause our hearing to decline. Hearing loss…
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Comparing Completely-In Canal and Behind the Ear Hearing Aids
People who have been diagnosed by a Doctor of Audiology with a hearing problem will sooner or later, be fitted for a hearing aid. But, as hearing aids and professional services will vary significantly in…
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A Guide to Hearing Aid Types
If your audiologist has recommended hearing aids to supplement your hearing loss, it can seem overwhelming to pick out the right type for you and your lifestyle. Although your audiologist can guide you to the…
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Why are high frequency sounds typically the first to go in hearing loss?
High-frequency hearing loss is a condition where people have difficulty hearing sounds between the 2,000 to 8,000 Hertz range. This means that certain high-frequency verbal sounds like ‘s’, ‘h’, or ‘f’, (the consonants) are more…
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