Our Better Hearing Blog

• The future of wellness tracking is in the ear Posted by Murt, Mimi and Chris Weitzel on August 17, 2023 Hearing is a vital part of our overall health and well-being, as it plays a key role in both our physical and mental health. But did you also know that the ear is one of the best and most accurate places to track movement and monitor our health? Even more so than the wrist, where many of today’s health and fitness trackers are worn. It’s true! Why... Read More
• Your odds of hearing loss double every decade of life Posted by Murt, Mimi and Chris Weitzel on August 07, 2023 Hearing loss is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. In the United States, one in three people between 65 and 74 years of age have hearing loss. More alarming, the prevalence of hearing loss doubles for every decade of life. These sobering statistics underscore the importance of hearing healthcare and... Read More
• Now hear this — hearing tests don’t hurt Posted by Murt, Mimi and Chris Weitzel on July 24, 2023 Raise your hand if you’re a fan of the word test. Going once... Going twice... Yeah, neither are we. Test. You almost feel sorry for the word itself. Just four letters but enough to shorten our breaths as our minds race to press that internal “postpone” button as fast as we can. Especially when it comes to medical tests — famous for the... Read More
• Genesis AI hearing aids – a new beginning for better hearing Posted by Murt, Mimi and Chris Weitzel on July 03, 2023 Imagine a hearing aid that can process sound the way it’s meant to be heard — clear and true to life. Designed to always be a step ahead, so you’re ready for anything. And with the all-day power to help ensure you don’t miss a moment of life happening around you. Now, picture starting each day with confidence in knowing you will stay... Read More
• Hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia Posted by Murt, Mimi and Chris Weitzel on June 27, 2023 Did you know…that hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia? The evidence linking hearing loss to an increased risk of developing dementia keeps piling up. One Johns Hopkins study found that people with severe hearing loss are five times more at risk for developing dementia than people without hearing loss. Another one found that... Read More