Hearing Health Blog

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If you’re similar to most, you’ve likely been delaying your hearing test. You might even have had others propose that you get one but you keep finding excuses not to go.

If so, we’re going to attempt to persuade you to start the new year by finally getting that hearing test. As you’ll notice, getting a hearing test is quick and easy, and if you do have hearing loss, correcting it does wonders for your overall health and happiness—not to mention it gets everyone off your back.

So here’s our case for why you should book a hearing test as soon as possible.

Our top 10 reasons to get a hearing test are:

1. The hearing test is painless and takes under an hour – it’s easy to schedule an appointment, and getting your hearing tested requires less time than it takes to shop for groceries. As opposed to having it habitually in the back of your mind, call today and get it over with.

2. If your hearing is normal you can rub it in – if the hearing test verifies that your hearing is normal, you can inform your family members and friends that they really ARE mumbling.

3. You might, in fact, have hearing loss and not recognize it – hearing loss develops slowly, so the person impacted is normally not the first to notice. That means there’s a good chance your loved ones were right when they recommended that you get a hearing test in the first place.

4. Hearing loss gets worse over time and is best treated promptly – the hearing you lose cannot be totally recovered, but hearing aids can help reverse the process and stimulate the parts of the brain involved with speech and sound processing.

5. Hearing loss may be a sign of other health problems – hearing loss is typically caused by exposure to loud noise or by the normal aging process. But on occasion, hearing loss is a symptom of a more dangerous underlying cardiovascular or neurological condition. In any event, your hearing health is heavily connected to your overall well-being.

6. You can protect and improve your mind and memory – recent studies by Johns Hopkins University have linked hearing loss to cognitive decline, memory issues, and even dementia. But a recent study has also established that maximizing sound stimulation to the brain may help to keep your mind sharp.

7. You can boost your mood – researchers have discovered a strong association between hearing loss and depression, but research also shows that people with hearing loss that use hearing aids have less depressive symptoms and greater social engagement.

8. You’ll be more social and outgoing – If you do have hearing loss and can be helped by hearing aids, you may detect a difference in your social behavior. Those with better hearing have been found to be more outgoing and less reserved in groups, which improves both mood and physical health.

9. You’ll have better conversations – hearing loss commonly affects speech comprehension to the greatest degree, interfering with conversations. If you’re tired of having to say “what” constantly, it might be time for a hearing test.

10. You can earn more money – a study by the Better Hearing Institute found that individuals with hearing loss, on average, earn $12,000 less per year when compared with those with normal hearing, depending on the degree of hearing loss. However, the study also found that the use of hearing aids offset these income effects by 50 percent.


As the research continues to pour in, it will only affirm how vital hearing health is to our total quality of life. So if you care about your health, your relationships, and your total well-being, now is the time to take action.

So how about it? For the sake of your health and happiness and for those around you, book your hearing test today!

The site information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. To receive personalized advice or treatment, schedule an appointment.
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