by Jen Zimmerman | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Health
TL;DR: Gas mowers and trimmers can reach 90 to 100 decibels. That is loud enough to damage hearing in under 20 minutes. Ear protection for lawn mowing, like earplugs or earmuffs rated NRR 20 or higher cut that risk fast. Ringing that keeps returning after mowing is...
by Jen Zimmerman | May 6, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Health
TL;DR Most people wait seven to ten years before doing anything about hearing loss. A free hearing screening at American Hearing + Audiology takes under an hour. National Speech-Language-Hearing Month makes May the right time to close that gap. For many adults, May...
by Jen Zimmerman | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Health
That rhythmic thumping or whooshing sound in your ear — the one that pulses in time with your heartbeat — has a name. Doctors call it pulsatile tinnitus, and it affects an estimated 3 to 5 million Americans. Unlike the constant ringing or buzzing of common...
by Jen Zimmerman | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
Two of the most talked-about in-the-ear hearing aids right now sit at the cutting edge of what custom devices can do. Both the Oticon Zeal and the Phonak Virto R Infinio pack premium AI, all-day rechargeability, and Bluetooth connectivity into a near-invisible form....
by Jen Zimmerman | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are one of the most important health investments you will ever make. Spotting a hearing aid center inside a warehouse store naturally raises a question: can you get a good deal here? Sam’s Club hearing aids attract attention for their low prices and...
by Jen Zimmerman | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Health
Updated July 2026 TL;DR: Audiology for tinnitus blends evaluation, sound therapy, and counseling into one plan. It does not cure tinnitus, but it can meaningfully reduce daily impact. Related conditions like hyperacusis matter too. Newer options like neuromodulation...
