Kalin George

How to remove an earwax blockage

Earwax is the body's natural way of protecting the eardrum and inner ear from damage. However, if the body produces too much earwax, a person may experience a blockage. This can lead to hearing loss and pain. In this article, learn how to remove an earwax blockage safely at home, as well as when to see a doctor.

What are the Best Hearing Aids?

Are you buying a hearing aid for the first time, or to upgrade your existing device? Let's look at some of the most popular hearing aids on the market.

Tips for Allergy-Free Cooking

For some people, eating or coming in contact with food allergens can be dangerous. See what simple food swaps and kitchen organization tips can help.

Fixing common hearing aid problems

Experiencing a problem with your hearing aid? Before taking it in for a service, take a look at these solutions to see if you can solve the issue yourself.

Q-tips are sending thousands of kids to the ER

Feel the need to clean your child's ears? Step away from that cotton swab.

Why restaurants are so loud nowadays

Finding the Right Assistive Device

How to help your loved ones stayas independent as possible by getting them the right assistive devices, such as canes, walkers and hearing aids.

What Are “Wireless” Hearing Aids?

When hearing aids were first made some had wires that went from a box shaped body worn aid to a button receiver in the ear. As time went on the wires got shorter and the hearing aid was worn over the ear. Eventually the wires were gone a...

Are My Hearing Aids Working?

Process for determing if hearing aids are working properly.

What goes into the cost of hearing aids?

First time buyers of hearing aids often experience sticker shock, especially in combination with news that their insurance company won't offset the cost. In this article, we dig deeper into the elements that determine the cost of hearing aids.

Pros and Cons of ITE Hearing Aids

There are many different styles of hearing aids. If an audiologist recommends in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids, it’s a good idea to weigh their pros and cons.

Protect Hearing Aids When Exercising

Audicus provides four tips and tricks to keep your hearing aids dry and protected during heavy exercise.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Small Hearing Aids

While there are many positives to using a smaller hearing aid, there are also some caveats to consider before you invest in a pair of hearing aids.

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?

You’ve had your hearing aids for years and you trust them. Even if you’ve taken excellent care of your units, you may want to consider taking a look at the latest hearing aids.

Pros and Cons of ITC Hearing Aids

If your audiologist has advised you to consider hearing aids, it helps to look at the pros and cons of each type and work out what would be best for you.

The pros and cons of small hearing aids

Learn about the pros and cons of wearing small hearing aids and how to tell if they are right for your hearing and lifestyle needs.

What are the Benefits of Wearing 2 Hearing Aids?

The ears are designed to work together, so for the most effective treatment possible, your audiologist might recommend you use two hearing aids.

Birdwatching with hearing loss: How hearing aids help

Age-related hearing loss can make it much harder to hear birdsong, which is a beloved sound for many people, especially birders. Fortunately, hearing aids and amplifiers can bring back the sounds of nature.

Do Your Hearing Aids Need Repair?

Hearing aids need proper care in order for them to work optimally. But sometimes mistakes can cause damage to hearing aids and lead to a need for repairs.

Frequently asked questions about hearing aids

There’s a lot to hear in this world and hearing aids may be able to help you hear them.