Did cavemen hear better than we do today?

Today’s hearing aids are far from the ones your granddad wore in the 1960s. And they’re certainly nothing like the imaginative hearing solutions of the early 20th century.

Summertime is synonymous with barbecues and sunny social events outdoors. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your hearing aids when you are flipping burgers – or just enjoying an alfresco refreshment with your friends.

Are you ready to do something good for yourself and your ears? Get plenty of goodness with potassium, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, omega-3 and vitamin D from these nourishing dishes.

If your ears feel clogged, there could be different underlying reasons – and different ways of getting rid of the clogging. Let’s check them out.

Did you know that untreated hearing loss has different effects on many things in life, like your social life or your ability to get the full picture of what’s happening around you?

Your destination awaits! Whether it's Honolulu, Hanoi or Hamburg, traveling takes us a bit out of our comfort zone.

Most of us have experienced blocked or clogged ears as the plane ascends into the air and later descends to the ground. How can you avoid this uncomfortable side effect of flying?

Hearing loss is more common than you'd think. And the number of people who have it continues to grow. Check out these important numbers about hearing loss.

A long-anticipated vacation can take its toll on your ears before you even reach your destination – if you’re flying, that is. Learn how to protect your ears and hearing from that constant whirring sound in the cabin while you’re dreaming about your well-deserved vacation.

The foods you eat impact your entire health profile. As for your hearing, certain nutritional properties have a positive effect on your hearing and can help to prevent hearing loss. Here are the minerals, vitamins and oils you should be adding to your diet to strengthen your hearing – and the best food sources to get them!

Untreated hearing loss has different effects on many things in life, like your social life or your ability to get the full picture of what’s happening around you. But it could also potentially have an effect on your overall health. Here are some good, healthful reasons to treat your hearing loss.

So your new hearing aids are working great – but after a few weeks they start to look a little worn. What’s the best way to clean your hearing aids without damaging them?  We’ll let you know in this handy guide.

For many, loud music is a part of the concert thrill. Use these tips to enjoy the sound fully while protecting your hearing.

Sound is very personal. The way you hear may not be how your neighbour hears. 

Just ran through the rain with your hearing aids? Or spent an hour in a hot and humid subway? Whether you live in Singapore or Sweden, you’ve probably experienced one or the other situation. But your hearing aids are not exactly fond of moisture. Learn here how to dry your hearing aids.

Bluetooth hearing aids are nothing new, but maybe you’re not entirely sure what these wireless hearing aids are and what they can do for you. Here’s what you need to know about Bluetooth in hearing aids, and why it can make your life easier.  

Choosing a hearing aid isn’t easy, particularly if you’re new to hearing aids. They come in all sizes, colours and technology levels. 

I hear perfectly fine. I don’t need a hearing aid. Well, you’re standing too far away from me. Lots of us have heard these excuses many times. If the people you love say you can’t hear them, maybe it is time to get your hearing checked. At least there are plenty of good reasons to get your hearing tested.  

Looking for the best hearing aid in the world? We’d love to give you one clear answer, but the best hearing aid for you depends on your specific hearing loss, your needs and your lifestyle. So let’s dig into what you need to consider in order to find the perfect match. 

Are you dating with a hearing loss? Having a hearing impairment can be a tough piece of personal information to reveal to a new love interest. And the dating scene itself is a tough one to navigate in the first place!

Hearing loss and dementia are both natural consequences of aging. But did you know that hearing loss itself could cause dementia?

What to expect when you decide to do something about your hearing loss.

Taking a hearing test may not be on your bucket list. But even if you only slightly suspect that you have a hearing loss, don’t ignore that gut feeling. Now’s the time to get your hearing tested. Here are five good reasons why.

Every hour, minute and second of every day we’re surrounded by sound.

Every hour, minute and second of every day we’re surrounded by sound.

Your hearing aids are designed to meet the needs of many listening situations. Whether you are trying to hear someone whisper or trying NOT to hear your grandson’s screaming, your hearing aids are designed to accommodate the most challenging listening needs – often automatically and sometimes via manual controls.

While phones for hearing impaired people have been around for many years, recent technology has paved the way for huge improvements in the quality of sound achieved from a mobile phone for hearing aid users, and even made it possible to control your hearing aid from your phone, changing how people with hearing loss use their phones.

Hearing aids come in many shapes and sizes – and so do the ears of those who wear them. So how do hearing professionals make sure that your hearing aids fit your ears? It’s a combination of two things: comfort and sound.

EVOKE is the first hearing aid technology that utilizes machine learning for truly personalized sound.

Today’s hearing aids come with automation to help you forget about the hearing aid and focus on listening. But what if the listening experience doesn’t match how you want to hear? 

The human hearing range is a description of the pitches and loudness levels a person can hear before feeling discomfort.

For you as a hearing aid user (as well as your friends and family, for that matter) you need to take really good care of your ears when you are out celebrating New Year.You cover your eyes with safety glasses when setting off or looking at fireworks. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to also protect your ears?

For many people with hearing loss, the holidays can be especially challenging. While large family gatherings offer a great chance to catch up with friends and family, holiday parties can lead to challenging listening situations for you if you have a hearing loss.

You know that hearing aids help you hear better – but did you know that they may also help you balance better?

Do you love talk radio, but wish that the hosts would talk less about themselves and more about what you want to hear? Maybe you are sick of the commercials or looking to hear about more specific topics. The solution is simple: turn off the radio and turn on a Podcast.

Unlike the common perception, hearing loss is not a matter of life getting the volume turned down across the board. Every hearing loss is individual. But why is that?

In our most recent blog post we talked about the fear of hearing loss. And about the way technology is changing what we expect from hearing aids. This time, continuing in the same vein, we want to talk about streaming.

For most people, thinking about the subject of hearing loss is somewhat unpleasant. A reason for this may be that we generally don’t like to think about losing an ability we’ve taken for granted all our lives. For most of us, this is a scary and unpleasant thought.

Most people think about hearing aids as devices that work by simply amplifying sounds –  like turning up the volume on your stereo. In reality, the job of a hearing aid is slightly more complicated.

Tinnitus is one of the most misunderstood conditions within the domain of hearing and hearing loss. When it comes to tinnitus, abundant myths and misconceptions are the first obstacles that the afflicted person must tackle.

Discount hearing aids purchased online or in warehouse retailers look mighty attractive to some customers - but these "discounts" can be costly in the long run.

A technology developed by researchers in the United Kingdom uses a shape-finding algorithm to identify people via an unlikely source: Their ears.

Why are my ears ringing? What is the cause of that buzzing sound in my ears? My ears won’t stop whooshing – what is wrong with me?

In the past, a windy day meant a day without hearing aids for many people. But thanks to Widex technology, wind doesn’t have to be a big issue for hearing aid users. It’s all thanks to the Widex Wind Noise Attenuation System Here’s what you need to know.

“When you buy a hearing aid today you aren’t just buying something that makes you hear, you are buying a device that helps you connect to both the virtual world and the real world,” says Audiological Affairs Specialist Oliver Townend. “You can now stream sound from the gadgets you use every day right into your ears through your hearing aids.”

Use three easy steps: Place the hearing aid behind the ear, insert the ear-tip into the ear canal - and run your finger along the wire.

Have you ever felt hard of hearing after a night at a concert? Do you have hearing loss after years of working in a noisy environment? Did a sudden loud noise make you lose your ability to hear out of one or two ears? If so, you may have Noise-induced hearing loss.

Hearing isn’t just about your ears – your brain plays a big part in how you process and understand sound. Dr. Timothy Steele of Associated Audiologists explains the connection between hearing and understanding and how hearing aids can play a crucial role in this process for many people.

It's no secret that listening to loud music over longer periods of time can cause noise-induced hearing loss – but how loud is too loud?

Tinnitus is probably causing that ringing or buzzing in your ear that doesn’t seem to go away. Maybe your doctor told you that tinnitus can’t be helped – that you’ll just have to deal with it?

Did you know that your hearing aids have an antenna? Sort of.

How can you hear what someone is saying at a crowded party – even when they are halfway across the room? It’s all about the cocktail party effect.

If you wear a behind-the-ear hearing aid (BTE), you also have an earmould or an ear tip. Earmoulds for behind-the-ear hearing aids are essential parts of hearing aids. The design of these will greatly affect your comfort, because the sound that your hearing aid reproduces is influenced by the shape of these moulds.

Will hearing aids feel weird in my ears? Will people notice that I have hearing aids behind my ears? Will I get annoyed wearing hearing aids all day long? What will my voice sound like when I’m wearing hearing aids?

Tinnitus can be exasperating - that irritating noise just won’t go away! Many people find relaxation exercises are helpful. Here are a few you can try at home.