Latest Hearing impairment Stories

Proper diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss by certified audiologist can improve overall health. Burnsville, MN (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Women who address hearing loss can improve physical, cognitive and social activities in their lives according to a research by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), released in conjunction with National Women’s Health Week. National Women’s Health week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013, and is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and...

Six new stores open in Twin Cities flagship market. Plymouth, Minn (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Minneapolis based Miracle-Ear, the nation's #1 hearing aid brand, announced today the expansion within their flagship market. Six stores will be added to the Miracle-Ear® nationwide network, bringing the total number of Miracle-Ear stores in the Twin Cities metro area to 16. “This expansion is of significant importance to Miracle-Ear as it represents growth within our hometown market,”...

As part of National Women's Health Week, Healthy Hearing is encouraging all women to take time out of their lives to have not just a regular check-up, but a hearing exam too. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Studies show men are more likely to develop hearing loss than women; however, hearing experts believe a large part of this is due to dangerous noise levels on the job. While nearly 60 percent of Americans with hearing loss are men, more than 15 million women have hearing loss....

Audicus, which has saved consumers more than $1.5M on quality hearing aids through its online model, now carries Bluetooth hearing aids. It is quickly disrupting an industry which has not experienced change in decades. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Audicus (http://www.audicus.com), which is changing the hearing aid industry by offering high-tech hearing aids online, has now introduced a new Bluetooth hearing device. Since its launch last July, Audicus has saved consumers more than...

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing hearing loss in the workplace is a smart business strategy that benefits both employer and employee, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is advising during the 5(th) Annual National Employee Wellness Month, which takes place in June. BHI is urging employers to include hearing health as part of their workplace wellness programs. To help facilitate timely hearing self-screenings for all American workers, BHI is offering an online hearing...

When a parent or spouse has hearing loss, it can be difficult to have a conversation, and even more difficult to talk about getting help. Hearing-Aid.com offers advice on talking about hearing loss with loved ones. Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Enjoying a good conversation with a friend or family member can be a real treat – or a tremendous challenge if your friend or loved one has hearing loss. “Constantly translating, raising your voice and repeating yourself may seem...

Healthy Hearing partners with Hearing Health Foundation and other major hearing associations to implore individuals to pledge to get their hearing tested during Better Hearing Month. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 May is Better Hearing Month and Healthy Hearing wants to make an impact on the fight against hearing loss. Healthy Hearing has partnered with the Hearing Health Foundation to host a pledge for individuals to get their hearing tested. For every person who pledges to get...

Better Hearing and Speech Month Welcomes Hearing Aid Newcomers WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is encouraging people with questions about their hearing to take advantage of the warm days of spring and go out and "window shop" by visiting a licensed hearing care professional. It can take years to recognize hearing loss. After all, for so many, it comes on gradually. Then there is...

A federal court jury awards $6.25 million in punitive damages to the family of a 6-year-old girl who suffered electrical shocks due to alleged moisture seeping into her ear implant device. Fort Wright, KY (PRWEB) April 27, 2013 The nationally known product liability law firm of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson has won a $7.24 million verdict in federal district court on behalf of a now 11-year-old Kentucky girl and her family who claimed they were knowingly sold a defective Advanced Bionics...

BHI Alerts Women to Importance of Hearing Health for National Women's Health Week WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing hearing loss helps women stay physically, cognitively, and socially active, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) advised today as part of its outreach in recognition of National Women's Health Week. Research shows that hearing loss is frequently associated with other physical, mental, and emotional health conditions, and that women who address their...