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...
Are More Younger People Wearing Hearing Aids?
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...
Are You or a Loved One Concerned About Hearing Health? | Real Stories from Our Berkeley Hearing Center Patients
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...
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Mental Health | Social Isolation & Loneliness
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...
Your Comprehensive Walkthrough of the Different Ways to Treat Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is not just an isolated medical issue; it's a problem that affects every aspect of one's life, from conversations with loved ones to simple tasks like watching TV. Hearing impairment can take a toll on your well-being. It's a pervasive issue, affecting...
Preserving the Sound of Music: An Audiologist’s Role in Safeguarding Musicians’ Hearing Health
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 Have a Winner for Our Hear for The Holidays Giveaway!
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...
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss And What Can I Do About It?
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...
Berkeley Hills Expert Articles | The Importance Of Listening
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...
Remote Hearing Care Services in Berkeley with ‘TeleAudiology’
Thanks to the millions of vaccinations that have successfully been rolled out, California’s economy is finally open again. There are no capacity limits or social distancing requirements. However, COVID-19 has not gone away quite yet. In order to safely go about our...