The most popular types of ear plugs, arguably, are the disposable varieties. These are the inexpensive plugs you can find in the drugstore or online, the kind of protection you can pinch, twist, and i...Read More
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Wine – Chocolate – Hearing Loss
Did you know that (a moderate amount of) wine and chocolate can help your hearing? It sounds far-fetched, but according to some researchers, it’s true. Red wine and dark chocolate may help prevent i...Read More
Airplane Ear
Ears in the air! We all know that air travel is stressful enough, but have you ever considered the strain flying puts on your hearing health? Ear pain from extended pressure (airplane ear) can happen ...Read More
Learning a Language with Hearing Loss
Learning a language is one of the hardest — and most rewarding — things someone can do with their time. But if you have hearing loss, is it still possible? Of course! Though it might be a little m...Read More
Family Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss can be a challenge for anyone, but if your household has one or more individuals with hearing difficulty, day-to-day conversation and interaction can sometimes feel insurmount...Read More
2019 Hearing Health Resolutions
The new year is here! What are your hearing resolutions? If you want to feel young and active, we suggest getting an annual hearing assessment*. Hearing loss can manifest in different ways, for many d...Read More
Playing in the Snow with Hearing Aids
In a recent blog, we wrote about the dangers of a wet hearing aid, and what you should do if any moisture finds its way inside. We covered prevention tips, as well as sweatbands, dehumidifiers, and Ea...Read More
Holiday Hearing Around the Table
Whatever your December may involve, we can all agree that it probably includes a lot of sitting around the table and talking to your friends and family. If you have problems hearing, this can often be...Read More
REM’s Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about family, fun, and cold weather get-togethers. For us at REM, the next few months are also about seasonal hearing health tips. Coming up in December and January, we’re ...Read More
The Problem with Earwax
Did you know that earwax increases — and thickens — with age? That as you get older, it can accumulate, get impacted, and cause problems with everything from hearing to balance? First things first...Read More