Living With Presbycusis: What Is Age-Related Hearing Loss?
As we age, our bodies and functions naturally age with us. Hair goes gray, skin loses elasticity, and the hair cells in our ears lose functionality, leading to age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis. It can be frustrating when familiar sounds become...
What’s the Difference Between Apple AirPods and Prescription Hearing Aids?
From our cellphones tracking our steps to our smartwatches reminding us to stand up and stretch, the line between consumer tech and medical devices is growing thinner and thinner. A prime example of this trend is Apple’s latest venture into hearing care, featuring...
How Can Hearing Aids Help Me at Work?
When you think about a typical workday, how many unique sounds do you hear? Maybe you work in construction, so you’re no stranger to the loud, bustling sounds of heavy machinery and drills. Perhaps you’re a teacher; children’s voices, bells, and busy lunch halls are...
Hearing Loss and Loneliness: The Unlikely Connection and Shocking Risks
Hearing well isn’t just important for our listening and communication skills—hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of harmful falls, dementia, social isolation, and other serious health outcomes. A CNN Health article references a study from 2023 wherein,...
Are More Young People Wearing Hearing Aids?
You’ve noticed it, we’ve noticed it, and it’s true: there are more young people out in the world wearing hearing aids or hearing protection in busy environments. Noise exposure is increasing; the perks of looking after your hearing sooner rather than later are much...
Auditory Function and Fall Risk: What’s the Connection?
How much do you think your hearing does for you on a day-to-day basis? From hearing your alarm to staying safe on the commute to work, keeping you connected with friends and coworkers, and hearing the sounds of the world around you, your auditory function is crucial...
Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
Effective Earwax Removal Techniques: A Guide by Mass Hearing Specialists
At Mass Hearing Specialists we understand the discomfort and disruption that excessive earwax can cause. That's why we offer expert earwax removal services to keep your ears clear and healthy. This guide will explain some of the most effective techniques for managing...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
It’s not news that your ears are connected to far more than just your hearing; hearing loss challenges can affect your balance, your mental health, your social life, and your cognitive abilities. But before you panic – hearing loss challenges are remarkably easy to...