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Nic Klopper and his team at hearX want to bring high-quality, lower-cost hearing aids and assistance from Pretoria to a world that desperately...

To help clients face up to truths, financial planners should face clients directly. There are numerous advantages to not only looking clients in...

Mikkel Knudsen, President of ReSound North America, reflects on his transition from Denmark to the US and his passion for being a part of the...

Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey, reflects on balancing the stress of running a global hearing aid company with the thrill (and trepidation) of...

Dive into the world of Matthew Allsop, the London-based audiologist and popular YouTuber with a passion for the science of hearing and the art of...

Read about the the journey of Sandy Brandmeier, president of hearing healthcare giant Sonova USA, whose unique leadership in the hearing...

xMEMS Labs' Mike Houshoulder explains how the company's new speakers offer smaller size, wider bandwidth, reliability, and automated production...

Steering through cyber attacks and a pandemic while unifying the cultures and technologies of two companies, WS Audiology's Eric Bernard shares...

Xinke Liu, Chief Communications Officer and co-founder of Orka, offers insights into her personal journey, the unique approach of Orka hearing...

The line between earbuds and hearing aids is getting blurrier. Here's why earbuds may have the upper hand when it comes to people starting their...

Did you know inflammatory arthritis has been linked with hearing loss? Here is a look at the connections between these two chronic disorders, why...

Starkey Genesis AI hearing aids are revolutionary because they are built to mimic the sensory processing architecture of the brain, writes Achin...

The hearing healthcare market is currently a moving target that will continue to gyrate to a disruptive beat. Although Apple won’t officially say...

Reflecting on six decades of hearing healthcare progress, Starkey Owner and Chairman Bill Austin describes how he and his employees have plotted a...

Since OTC hearing aids hit the stores many seem to miss the boat, lacking the sweet spot of features, form factor and price that will likely...

Here's the story of a hard-of-hearing student who has been dissuaded on numerous occasions and by several people not to follow her passion to...

While the industry develops, tests, and ultimately deploys exciting new broadcast audio technologies like Auracast, it is critical that hearing...

In all my years of celebrating Halloween, nobody has ever come looking for a trick, but often, things in life include a smattering of both tricks...

In my long journey from occasional frustration at a few missed words to reluctant purchase of my first hearing aids to wearing my current ones 16...

Noopl 2.0 is an iPhone accessory that makes it easier to hear in background noise. It works by removing background noise and...

Once we hit a certain age, our primary care physicians recommend a series of medical procedures to generate a baseline health profile and to...

If you’re hard of hearing or deaf, channel your spirit of adventure and get planning. These tips for ideal destinations, accommodations, and of...

The new Signia Active X hearing aids are hearing aids for people who don't want hearing aids. Here are my first impressions.

The expressive style and outstanding dedication of these 3 ASL interpreters has kept us in the loop during times of crisis.

If you’re experiencing hearing loss, dating can be daunting. Where to find romance? And when to mention your hearing issue?

Phonak Naída Paradise combines unrivaled sound quality with personalized digital solutions and universal connectivity to meet the needs of all...

Communication with hearing loss is always challenging. Even with perfectly calibrated hearing devices, background noise, low talkers and bad...

There were plenty of signs my husband, now age 48, had hearing issues. When I got in a car after he had driven it, the stereo would come on at a...

Bluetooth headphones, like Airpods, can provide tinnitus relief. They may not be the long-term solution, but they can definitely help.

I wasn't even 50. Surely, hearing loss wasn't the problem... I had refused to believe the signs that my ears were the issue.

The Nuheara IQbuds² Max and Apple Airpods Pro are the two leading hearable products on the market, providing customized amplification tuned to...

Becoming a successful hearing aid user isn't easy, especially when dementia is involved. Here are five strategies to help you, or a loved one,...

Convincing your parents to investigate their hearing problems can be difficult, especially given the stigma of getting older.

I spent over 130 hours reviewing the new Signia Styletto X hearing aids. Here are the pros and cons of these devices.

ReSound's latest hearing aids are built for cutting-edge performance in background noise. I had to get creative to test out the manufacturer's...

Virtual catch-ups with loved ones are the new normal, but video calls can be tricky. They’re more challenging still when those with hearing loss...

The metric 20/20 refers to your ability to hear sounds at 20 decibels in both ears. Just like 20/20 vision, 20/20 hearing does not mean you have...

Not being able to hear well makes it difficult to understand and talk to colleagues, friends, and family members. But, did you know that untreated...

I realized the only thing hearing aids were doing for me was raising the volume. I was just hearing louder mumbling. It isolated me, and I didn't...

I spent the last two weeks wearing MOMENT and I’m ready to share my personal experiences, feature highlights, pros and cons, and buying...

People with hearing loss have faced increased isolation and communication difficulties. Here are some tips to get through the challenging time.

Hearing loss is frustrating on many different levels – from interacting with friends and family, to hearing what is said on the phone or in a...

The Phonak Paradise is a well-rounded hearing aid that offers many improvements when compared to the previous Marvel generation.

The new Oto app will bring together mindfulness, relaxation, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for tinnitus sufferers.

There are a number of mobile apps that exist for tinnitus treatment. The majority of these are a masking device. There is also a wealth of...

In today's video, I wanted to compare the features and functions of the Top 3 Hearing Amplification apps for iPhone and Android so you can...

Otter continues to be the best fit for me because of the way I rely on it to support my phone and video calls with clients. I use it several...

How do you choose the right system for you? Many factors will depend on your type and degree of hearing loss as well as other considerations such...

A video by our guest contributor compares the performance of Nuheara's earbuds and Phonak's hearing aids at a noisy music convention.

Beethoven, the deaf composer would have grabbed the first pair of hearing aids he got his hands on, if they had been available in 1800.

It's a fascinating experience to attend an audiology conference, not as an audiologist, but as a patient.

Hearing loss sneaks up on people gradually. Take a hearing test, find the right audiologist, and try a hearing aid (or two)!

Hearing loss can make conversations more challenging. Often we must rely on our conversation partners to practice communication best practices...

Pure 13 BT review of physical design, sound quality, battery life, feedback system, bluetooth connectivity, streaming, apps + Oticon Opn comparison.

Most if not all states have their own agencies or commissions on deafness and the hard of hearing that provide leadership, advocacy and education...

Planning a wedding? Make sure you get the noise right by following these 6 actionable tips. From room acoustics to DJ breaks, our guide has...

It’s that time of year again – summer’s heat recedes followed by the crisp air of Fall and the start of a new school year. My kids always...

I would not hesitate to recommend the Opn 1s to my fellow friends, family, and others in the hearing impaired community ...

Security expert Constantine Grantcharov makes the case for future proofing internet-connected hearing aids.

Over the 23 years that I’ve been a hearing aid wearer, I’ve been described by several of the audiologists I’ve worked with as a “challenging”...

What is the relationship between alcohol and hearing loss? You might be surprised to learn that alcohol can be both protective and harmful to your...

Tiny buttons are no longer a problem. You don’t need to carry an extra device. You can leave your smartphone in your pocket

Soundhawk review by a doctor of audiology. Amplification capabilities, photos, and sound samples. Background noise and wireless mic testing included.

There are a few common ways that hearing aids get lost or destroyed, and we can help prevent losing our aids if we take precautions.

As a regular wearer of Sony's CRE-E10 OTC hearing aids, I got a chance to try out the Jabra's Enhance Plus OTC hearing aid. Here's how they compare.