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What Impact Is Artificial Intelligence Having on Hearing Aids?
Since E.M. Forster’s short story “The Machine Stops” in 1909, literature, film, radio, and television have fed our fear that robots and machines will use artificial intelligence to conquer and rule over humanity. However, as artificial intelligence continues to...
How to Unclog Ears – What’s the Best Way?
Do the voices of everyone around you seem muffled, or are your ears feeling a bit stuffy? Muted conversations and stuffiness in your ears can be signs that your ears need a little TLC. In general, your ears pretty much take care of themselves, using earwax (cerumen)...
Am I Too Young to Be Experiencing Hearing Loss?
Is it becoming increasingly difficult to make sense of conversations, especially in a noisy environment? Maybe you’re not hearing well when you talk on the phone, your ears feel stuffy all the time, or you’re missing sounds that used to be quite clear. If you’re...
Along With Helping You Hear Better, Hearing Aids May Help You Live Longer
Evidence from scientific studies shows that your balance and cognitive health are connected to your hearing. Those studies should provide plenty of encouragement to make regular hearing checkups a common part of your preventative health regimen, but I’m going to...
Single-Sided Deafness | Recognizing and Understanding This Invisible Disability
Have you ever had someone tell you that they hear just fine out of their good ear? Sometimes that statement is something of a spoof. However, for the 350,000 Canadians diagnosed with single-sided deafness (SSD) annually, it can be a disabling condition, often worse...
The Big Warning Signs about “BOGO” Hearing Aids | Mississauga Doctor of Audiology Reveals the Truth
I’m not sure about you, but every time I go on Facebook, my newsfeed is full of advertisements and promotions sharing special offers on hearing aids. Most notably, I’m seeing an increase in groups and practices offering BOGO (buy one, get one free) sales on hearing...
Apple Officially Announce a Hearing Aid Feature | Will This Reach Canada?
On September 9, 2024, Apple hosted a virtual event to unveil the latest updates to their product lineup, including the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Earlier this year, rumours circulated about a potential ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ in the works, so we eagerly tuned in...
Scoops Ice Cream Shop: Our August Love Local Highlight
Could you survive an Ontario August without ice cream? Many will answer with a definitive “no”! This month, we have a special treat to share with you. In addition to improving the quality of life for individuals in our community through better hearing, Port Credit...
Too Much Noise Can Damage Your Hearing
Are your ears frequently having to endure loud noise at work, on the street, or during social events? As an audiologist, I frequently observe the impact of noise on our patients' hearing. An estimated 11 million Canadians (43%) are exposed to damaging noise at work,...
How Much Should You Be Paying for Earwax Removal?
Are your ears feeling stuffy and achy, but you don’t have a cold? The problem could be a result of impacted earwax in your ear canal. A healthy ear canal is critical when it comes to being able to hear clearly. That’s why your ears were designed to be ‘self-cleaning’...