The World Health Organization (WHO) has projected that by 2050, hearing loss’s pervasiveness across the world will double its numbers. It’s 2025 – meaning you have a 25-year head start on addressing your hearing loss with professional treatment solutions. Hearing loss...
How loud is too loud? We measure sound in decibels (dB), and it’s commonly known that noise over 85 dB can damage our hearing when listened to for a long time. The louder the noise is, the less time we can listen to it without damaging our hearing. For example,...
When we think about the weather, we often consider how it impacts our daily routines, mood, or even our physical health. But did you know that weather conditions can also affect your hearing? Berkeley Hearing Center frequently receives questions about how different...
Have you observed more and more young people wearing hearing aids? It’s true – and here at Berkeley Hearing Center, we’re thrilled that younger generations are taking care of their hearing health. There are a couple of reasons why more young people are noticing the...
Every day, we connect with individuals from all across Berkeley and the East Bay Area who are anxious about their own hearing or the hearing of their loved ones. Many come to us laden with questions, concerns, and uncertainty about the future of their auditory...
Communication and social contact are vital for our mental health. With the devastating effects of COVID-19 showing that a lack of human contact and connection can harm our mental health, it’s no shock to discover that hearing loss can have the same effect. Loneliness...
Musicians, Their Artistry, and the Importance of Hearing When we consider a musician's toolkit, our imagination naturally roams to their instruments: the guitars, drums, violins, and ever-faithful microphones. But beyond these tangible tools, there's an essential,...
We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Hear for the Holidays giveaway that we hosted at the end of 2022. This campaign was a special initiative to recognize and support those who may be struggling with a hearing loss during the holiday season. According to...
Unilateral hearing loss, or single-sided deafness, is when an individual hears clearly in one ear but has some level of hearing loss in the other ear. This condition is more common in older adults but can happen at any age. Causes of unilateral deafness include...
I’ve always loved this time of the year. A time of new beginnings--from the start of school to the start of basketball season (Go, Purdue! Go Warriors!). It’s also the beginning of the Jewish year. Every year, about this time, Jews worldwide celebrate what is known as...