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Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday

Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday

November 1, 2019

  • Posted By: Winter Haven Audiology
  • Categories: 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: Winter Haven Audiology
  • 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: Winter Haven Audiology
  • 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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Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?

Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?

December 15, 2018

  • Posted By: Winter Haven Audiology
  • 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: Winter Haven Audiology
  • 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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Celebrate Black History Month 2018

8 Notable African-Americans With Hearing Loss

February 1, 2018

  • Posted By: Winter Haven Audiology
  • Categories: Hearing Loss News

With an estimated one in five Americans directly touched by hearing loss — a common chronic condition that spans race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status — some icons in pop culture and beyond have experienced this challenge in their own lives. As the nation celebrates Black History Month this February, take a look at these […]

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids?

Self-Treating for Hearing Loss: More Harm Than Good

September 1, 2017

  • Posted By: Winter Haven Audiology
  • Categories: Hearing Aids Hearing Health News

Have you heard about the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, recently passed by Congress and signed by the president over the summer? The new law, once fleshed out with Food and Drug Administration regulations, will allow the retail sale of hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss — without the critical […]

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