September 18, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
In the modern digital age, shopping online has become quite common. The Internet offers a wide array of products, from household commodities to technology and even hearing aids. Purchasing hearing aids online may, at first, seem like a great idea because of the reduced price tag and because you don’t have to go to see […]
September 10, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep due to disruptive noises, earplugs may offer a simple and effective solution. By inserting a pair of earplugs before you go to bed, you can considerably decrease or totally block out sounds that otherwise disrupt your ability to rest. Getting a restful night’s sleep is essential for […]
September 6, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
As our family members get older, specific changes in their health can be anticipated. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health concerns. Around one out of every three individuals aged 65 to 74 deals with some level of hearing loss as reported by the National Institute of Health. And for people […]
August 30, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Hearing loss is often seen as an inevitable facet of growing old, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. In truth, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Irreversible hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Perilously, this […]
August 22, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Tinnitus is an exceptionally common medical condition. Around 20 million individuals regularly cope with persistent tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and intermittent and are also easier to cope with. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a phantom noise, when you’re […]
August 17, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Socializing with family and friends and communicating with co-workers can be negatively impacted by even slight hearing loss, and this also includes day-to-day tasks like shopping. However, the introduction of well-calibrated hearing aids can result in transformative changes. Ten reasons why you should consider hearing aids Although improving hearing is the evident and primary benefit […]
August 9, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
The underlying foundation of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-understood. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that irreversible hearing damage is a result of exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. And while that’s accurate, the mechanisms behind that cause have not […]
August 1, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
It can be very frustrating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. Before you put your finger or an object into your ear attempting to scratch the itch, you should be aware of the root cause. Pinpointing the root cause of your ear itch will help you figure out the safest and most effective method […]
July 24, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
Everyone loves the concept of a miracle cure that helps increase your lifespan. In fact, a brief internet search will likely return thousands of such miracle cures (if not more), each promising to help you live longer if you employ one simple trick. Pretty much all of these alleged cures have no medical foundation and […]
July 17, 2024 | Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
If you haven’t had your hearing tested since you were in grade school, you’re not alone, it’s often not part of a regular adult physical, and, regrettably, we tend to treat hearing reactively instead of proactively. The good news: Hearing exams are easy, painless, and provide a wealth of insight to professional hearing specialists, both […]
