March 19, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Even though many of us remain current with our once-a-year physical, dental cleaning, and eye examination, we typically forget to give consideration to the well-being of our hearing. And when our hearing does begin to diminish, it develops so slowly and gradually that we scarcely notice and fail to do something about it. It’s this […]
March 12, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Do you remember the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetic bracelets that vowed to deliver instantaneous and significant pain relief from arthritis and other chronic diseases? Well, you won’t find much of that marketing anymore; in 2008, the manufacturers of the Q-Ray Bracelets were legally mandated to give back customers a maximum of $87 million […]
March 5, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Hearing damage is hazardously sneaky. It creeps up on an individual through the years so gradually you hardly notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And then, when you eventually acknowledge the signs and symptoms, you shrug it off as inconvenient and annoying as its real effects are hidden. For up to 48 million […]
February 28, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Fame, wealth, and screaming fans — these are some of the terms and phrases you’d pick in order to depict the everyday life of a professional musician. In spite of this, what you more than likely wouldn’t take into account is “hearing loss” or “tinnitus,” the not-so-pleasant side-effects of all that popularity, money, and screaming. […]
February 21, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
85 decibels. That’s the sound level at which repeated exposure can lead to severe hearing damage. 100 decibels. that is the sound level hit by a rock show, which is not-so-good news for musicians or concert goers. It’s also a portion of a greater problem: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as […]
January 28, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
There are ways that you can go about avoiding hearing loss in your daily life. Be sure to wear the right protection equipment on the job and take some ear plugs to concerts. Yet another way to preserve your hearing for a long time is to make sure you are making the right medication choices. […]
January 21, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
There are many different ways that the holidays can impact people around the world. For most, it is a pleasant time of the year, when people are only worried about catching up with friends and family members. Sadly, this is not always the case for people who suffer from hearing loss. They may not be […]
January 7, 2015 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The future of hearing aids is here. Brain hearing aids have finished their trials and are being prepared to be used around the world within months. These carefully-constructed hearing devices promise the ability to experience clearer, more natural hearing than ever before. All of those old digital models will be tossed to the wayside as […]
December 27, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Of all of the advancements that have been made in hearing aid technology, the least well-known has to do with a device that most people probably have in their pockets or purses right now: cell phones. Although it is not common knowledge to many, the history and future of cell phones are intricately connected with […]
December 20, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
It is already being hailed as one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. The electric cochlear implant is one of the greatest achievements in hearing health, and certainly makes the best use of technology compared to all other contraptions. Unlike hearing aids, this device does not require functioning inner ear organs in order […]
