Beltone Blog

February 12, 2024

There must be love in the air, because lately I’ve found myself reflecting on the profound impact that hearing health has on our relationships. And whether romantic or not, this Valentine’s Day serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that our sense of hearing plays in fostering these relationships, leading to meaningful connections […]

January 18, 2024

An apple a day, more laughter, and…hearing aids? A recent study suggests that hearing aids can significantly impact your longevity, something that we at Beltone have seen firsthand over our 80 years in treating hearing loss. What’s more, most of the 40 million adults with hearing loss are not using hearing aids! Both the hearing […]

October 16, 2023

How loud is too loud? Our everyday lives are full of noise, some of which has the ability to damage our hearing. And because our hearing is a depreciating-only asset, it’s incredibly important to protect and maintain what we’ve been given! The volume of noise is measured in decibels (dB), and our ear anatomy begins […]

October 2, 2023

Like any new thing, be it a phone, pair of shoes, or even a haircut, it takes some getting used to. Everyone in your circle may say, “Wow! Your hair looks great!” over and over (and it may even be true!), but it can take some time for you to catch up. When it comes […]

July 18, 2023

Are you or a loved one hearing ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or other sounds in your ears or head that nobody else can hear? If so, you’re not alone. You may be experiencing tinnitus, a condition that affects over 25 million adults in the United States. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no […]

June 30, 2023

It can be concerning when noticeable changes in your hearing start to creep in. And shopping for hearing aids can feel like a big step, perhaps accounting for the average 6 year wait period for hearing loss patients to finally seek treatment. Fortunately, this somewhat bleak picture is changing overnight with the FDA approval of […]

June 13, 2023

The brain serves as the central command center for our bodies, processing input from all our senses and swiftly making decisions to ensure our engagement with the environment, as well as our safety. Ongoing research continues to shed light on the profound effects of sensory loss on overall brain function. Namely, the effects of hearing […]

April 27, 2023

It can be concerning when noticeable changes in your hearing start to creep in. And shopping for hearing aids can feel like a big step, perhaps accounting for the average 6 year wait period for hearing loss patients to finally seek treatment. Fortunately, this somewhat bleak picture is changing overnight with the FDA approval of […]