Best Ears Ahead

11/24/2025

The holidays are a time for connection—but background noise and crowded rooms can make conversations challenging for loved ones with hearing loss. 🎄✨

Tip: Choose seating with a clear view of everyone’s faces and avoid noisy areas. A little planning goes a long way toward meaningful conversation.

The holiday season is all about connecting with family and friends, but if you or a loved one has hearing loss, these gatherings can be challenging.

11/21/2025

Hearing loss often arrives quietly, without warning. Unlike a cut or a headache, your ears don’t send pain signals to alert you. That’s why routine hearing tests are essential—even if everything seems fine. Early detection can slow progression and protect your connections with loved ones.

How do you know if you're experiencing untreated hearing loss? Do your ears hurt? When is it time to get a hearing test?

11/19/2025

Recovering from an injury? 🦶 If your pain management includes opioids, it’s important to know these medications may have an unexpected side effect: hearing loss. Protect your ears and stay informed.

Can you get hearing loss from opioids even if you follow doctor's orders? Find out how to reduce your chances of op**te caused hearing loss.

11/17/2025

Love your spin class playlist? 🎶 It might be pushing your workout but it could also be quietly harming your hearing. Prolonged exposure to loud music can cause irreversible hearing loss. Protect your ears while you break a sweat.

It's hard to beat spinning when it comes to the health benefits, but there are little-known risks. Beware of this side effect to your hearing.

11/14/2025

Did you know frequent arguments could be affecting more than just your relationships? High blood pressure caused by stress and conflict can actually contribute to hearing loss over time. Protect your hearing by learning healthy ways to manage tension.

Do you believe arguing has a minimal impact on your health? Think again. Those arguments may be harming your hearing.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. Clear hearing helps you stay connected to the moments and people that matter most. If you or a loved one is a veteran experiencing hearing changes, our team is here to help.

11/10/2025

Hearing loss isn’t an inevitable part of aging it’s preventable. 🧬 From genetics to lifestyle factors like loud noise and medications, science is uncovering how we can protect our hearing for life. Early awareness and hearing protection go a long way.

Scientists continue to learn new things, but is there more they can uncover about hearing loss?

11/07/2025

Did you know your brain plays a major role in how you hear? When hearing loss goes untreated, the brain’s “hearing center” can weaken but the good news is, it can be retrained! With hearing aids and consistent listening exercises, you can help your brain reconnect with the sounds you’ve been missing. Learn more about how your brain and hearing work together.

A Harvard study shows brain games improved participants' hearing by 25%. Here's how you can replicate those results.

11/05/2025

Struggling to follow conversations at family gatherings or in noisy restaurants? You might think it’s just the background noise but it could be an early sign of hearing loss. If you’ve noticed small changes in how you hear, it may be time for a hearing check. Awareness is the first step toward better hearing health.

Here are the most common signs of early hearing loss. Bet you didn't know number 7.

11/03/2025

We often think of sound as harmless music, laughter, conversation but did you know it can also affect your overall health? From stress levels to cardiovascular wellness, the impact of sound runs deeper than we realize. Learn how everyday noise might be influencing your well-being and what you can do to protect your hearing.

Could your own health be impacted by noise-pollution? Find out when noise is dangerous here.

10/31/2025

🎃 Don’t let hearing loss haunt your Halloween! Whether it’s spooky stories around the campfire or laughter at a costume party, every sound matters. Schedule your hearing test today and make sure you catch all the tricks and treats.

10/29/2025

Research shows that adults who begin using hearing aids before age 70 may reduce their risk of developing dementia by up to 61% compared to those who leave hearing loss untreated. Protecting your hearing today may also help preserve your brain health for years to come.

What if protecting your hearing could also help protect your memory? That’s the conclusion of research based on long-term data from the Framingham Heart