October 17, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing, helps to create hearing aids that provide a perfectly customizable fit. This technology isn’t really new, as it’s been used in the manufacture of hearing aids for quite some time. However, the process is attracting more attention as the technology gets better and better. Additive manufacturing involves […]
September 30, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Many people who go to the movies take the ability to understand the story without subtitles for granted. Yet, there are thousands of individuals who suffer hearing loss that cannot enjoy the full effect of a movie without some form of aid. A new product has emerged on the market that allows you to view […]
September 26, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
There are many different ways and reasons that people try to remove their ear wax. For some people it can build up and become uncomfortable, and others just like the feeling of clean ears. However, this has led to people going to certain unsafe lengths in terms of cleaning their ears, using completely unsafe methods […]
September 19, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Having a job can be a very pleasant situation for most people. Not only does it provide some variety in your day, but it can be a source of pleasure for many. Unfortunately, not every job is as safe as people would life them to be. There are a variety of different dangers that can […]
September 12, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Most people have heard about the benefits that are offered by seeing-eye dogs. They allow people who suffer from blindness to live with a great degree of independence while providing a certain amount of companionship. Over the last few years, there has been an increased amount of people who have sought out hearing-dogs for the […]
September 5, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Many people are unaware of the connection between an individual’s health and their overall ability to hear. There have been many recent studies on this subject, which have proven the existence of such a link between hearing and health. Most people do not realize that there are unhealthy habits which directly link their health to […]
August 22, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The internet has brought many different possibilities in terms of health and information. Many people have used the internet for advice about their diet and overall health, while others have used it to have supplements sent directly to your home. One of the problems that this has caused is that fewer people are going to […]
August 20, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
All those fun summer outings you go on with family and friends – fireworks, concerts, sports events – can be revealing some dangers that could pose a threat to your hearing. While we’re not suggesting you ditch these fun summer traditions, you should be aware of the hearing loss possibilities associated with their loud sounds. […]
August 8, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You may have more cause to protect your hearing now than ever before. For years scientists have wondered if there was a more intricate link between the health of individuals and their ability to hear. Research on the subject has found that such a link exists, and a study was performed to discover the correlation […]
July 30, 2014 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Pete Townshend and Barbra Streisand – what trait do these diverse musicians all share? As a result of years of performing, they all have permanent hearing loss. When I treat musicians, I have to tell them a sad but unavoidable fact of life – the very music they love to play […]
