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Four Animal Facts: Hearing Edition

February 15, 2020

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: News
  • Tags: animal ears animal facts cat facts do animals have ears echolocation fun facts infrasound low-frequency noises

Do Cats Enjoy Cat Music? The answer is yes, cats do enjoy cat music! Read on for details and to learn more quirky facts about hearing in the animal kingdom. Katydids Have Ears on Their Knees But not so fast: If you were knee high to a long-horn grasshopper, the type known as a katydid, […]

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5 Tips to Keep Your Better-Hearing Resolution Going Strong

January 15, 2020

  • Posted By: ddawson
  • Categories: Community Hearing Health Hearing Protection News
  • Tags: accountability partner Better Hearing health goals hearing goals hearing loss motivation new year's resolutions quality of life relationship goals tips & tricks visualize success

From spending more time with family and friends to taking classes at the local gym, almost everyone makes at least one New Year’s resolution. The catch? Just 8% of resolvers stick to their goals, per a Forbes story referencing University of Scranton research. No worries: If you’re aiming to hear your best in 2020, we’re […]

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Support the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act

January 5, 2020

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Community News
  • Tags: audiology patient choice act balance treatment Elizabeth Warren hearing legislation hearing treatment insurance coverage MAASA medicare medicare audiologist access and services act medicare part b private insurance Tom Rice

Together, let’s make hearing and balance care more available to all. We’d love to have your support for the proposed Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA)! This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation in Congress could make it easier for community members to access the quality hearing care they need, and you can help. Did you know? […]

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Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday

Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday

November 1, 2019

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Community News
  • Tags: athletic training biometric tracking bluetooth connectivity hearable heart rate monitor jabra elite jabra sport pace language translation noise-canceling pilot starkey ai step count streaming sweat resistant wearable wireless

Wearables are commonplace now, from fitness trackers to smart watches. They’re more than just technology you can wear, though: A wearable usually has Bluetooth connectivity as well as sensors that track step count, heart rate, and other biometric data. But in the last few years, wearables have migrated — to the ear and to the […]

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The Power of Better Hearing — Micah’s Story

The Power of Better Hearing — Micah’s Story

October 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Disorders Hearing Aids Hearing Health Hearing Loss News
  • Tags: care condition management confidence empathy isolation overcoming adversity positive thinking retinitis pigmentosa sensory loss social difficulties Ushers Syndrome

Treating your hearing loss benefits your life in so many ways, from building stronger relationships to advancing your career to discovering your passions and making your dreams attainable. For people born with hearing loss, these achievements are a lifelong testament to the exceptional care and support of their audiologists, as well as the importance of […]

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AI at Your Ears? The Future’s Here!

AI at Your Ears? The Future’s Here!

April 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Hearing Hearing Aids News Technology
  • Tags: AI artificial intelligence hearing Hearing Aids hearing health hearing technology technology

We’re Talking Hearing Tech Powered With Artificial Intelligence When thinking about the conveniences artificial intelligence can bring, innovations such as Netflix — a film- and TV-streaming service that can learn and make recommendations based on individual viewing preferences — might come to mind. Other machine-learning offerings such as adaptive thermostats, self-driving cars, voice-operated virtual assistants, […]

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Clarity and Confidence Are Within Reach With The AGXR Q Hearing Aid

Confidently Connect Your World With AGXR Q

March 26, 2019

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Hearing Aids News Technology
  • Tags: Hearing Aids Hearing News hearing technology Latest Hearing Technology

I see a lot of the latest hearing technology, and I must say the AGXR Q is a recent standout. I’m excited to tell you about it because I think it will keep you confident in the moments that matter most to you. Why does it stand out to me? Let’s take a look.   […]

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Does Hearing Technology Protect Your Memory?

The Effect of Hearing Aids on Dementia

March 26, 2019

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Comorbidity Hearing Aids Hearing Research News
  • Tags: comorbidity Dementia and Hearing Loss Hearing Aids Latest Hearing News

Treating your hearing loss benefits your life in ways you might not have considered, such as greater confidence, better physical health, and stronger relationships. Did you know it also has a positive impact on dementia?   Hearing Loss and Dementia In 2011 a landmark study by Frank Lin and colleagues clearly linked hearing loss and […]

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Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?

Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?

December 15, 2018

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Hearing Hearing Loss News Technology
  • Tags: audiologic evaluation digital hearing test hearing hearing health hearing loss hearing loss help hearing screening hearing test news online hearing test technology

From blood-pressure kiosks in retail stores and vision exams online to home kits that test for HIV, blood-sugar levels, colon cancer, and more, the do-it-yourself approach to health screening continues to expand as the demand for greater convenience and consumer empowerment grows. Even online hearing tests are a part of the DIY mix, but do […]

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Hearing Aid Use Might Equal Fewer ER Visits

Putting Off That Hearing Test? Here’s Another Reason to Hear Your Best!

September 15, 2018

  • Posted By: Brooks Hearing & Speech Clinic
  • Categories: Hearing Aids News
  • Tags: Hearing Aids hearing health

It’s no surprise that getting hearing help can make communicating and connecting with the world around you so much easier, but did you know that using hearing aids might also have a hand in cutting down emergency-room visits and hospital stays? In a study published earlier this year in the medical journal JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & […]

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