Q: I have a hearing aid follow-up appointment soon. What can I expect? A: Better hearing is a journey, not a moment. Your hearing aid follow-up appointment is an important part of that journey. The more prepared you are for...
Today’s Hearing Research Offers Hope for the Future
Scientists. They’re just like us: always looking for ways to help people hear and live their best. It starts with uncovering the mysteries of hearing loss, which can require a lot of resources. That’s why we love seeing important research...
Connecting to Smartphones With Your Hearing Aids
The world of wireless can be a little daunting. But experiencing the joys of streaming can be as easy as 1-2-3. If you’re not sure how to get started using your hearing aids’ Bluetooth capabilities, read on. Connecting Hearing Aids...
What Are the Treatments for Hearing Loss?
When a new patient comes to South Bay Hearing with a concern, they often assume that they’ll be fitted for hearing aids right away. While these devices provide fantastic, life-changing solutions to patients, they are just one treatment that our...
What Are the Top Four Symptoms of a Hearing Loss?
Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with a hearing loss each year, and in many cases, it’s a reflection that they’ve had a series of amazing experiences. But as doctors of audiology, one issue that concerns us the most...
Empowered Hearing That Fits Your Life
There’s nothing like the sounds that make your life unique. A favorite playlist. Your sweetheart’s laugh. The newscast you love listening to while whipping up your signature smoothie. In today’s world, however, hearing the sounds of your life can feel...
Is There a Cure for Hearing Loss?
Is There a Cure for Hearing Loss? A question that’s frequently on the lips of patients who come to our office is, “Are there cures for hearing loss?” As not many people who have a hearing loss discuss their care...
How Does a Pandemic Affect Noise Pollution?
We live in a noisy world. Dr. Richard Neitzel, of the University of Michigan, knows this only too well. In November 2019, his team at Michigan, along with a team at Apple Inc., set out on a two-year mission to...
Can a Hearing Loss Increase Your Risk of Getting Dementia?
The research behind hearing loss has come a long way. One of the most striking developments has been how conditions are no longer perceived as isolated incidents but linked to a wide range of other health issues. Dementia is one...
How To Prevent Hearing Loss
When Are You Most at Risk From a Hearing Loss? No one wants to acquire a hearing loss, and most people believe they’re doing all they can to stop one from taking place. But over 44 million Americans currently have...