FAQs

Let's remember: hearing is the reception and perception of sound. How we perceive these sounds depends entirely on us. In some cases, the perception...

“Sound masking is a remarkable thing. We use it every day, in so many ways that we aren’t even aware of it. Some call...

“A decibel corresponds to one-tenth of a bel, expressed on a logarithmic scale: it is therefore a convenient way of representing very large numbers....

“When I started seeing patients, disposable batteries were the only option for hearing aids. Not only were they difficult to handle and expensive, but...

“As in many other areas of life, caution is advised with physical exercise. Even top-level athletes, across all disciplines, sometimes take unnecessary risks. A...

“Beyond the benefits of new technologies, earbuds carry certain risks. The most obvious is managing the volume to avoid exposure to sounds that are...

"The best way to approach this issue is to distinguish between auditory fatigue and trauma. Fatigue is when you get tired. Trauma is when...

Millions of people in the United States are affected by hearing loss, and for many, this disability represents a significant financial hardship. Within the...