Last year, the World Health Organization estimated that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to the use of personal audio devices and earbuds. But what about young people who already have hearing loss? For 10-year-old Gabriella “Gabby” Banda, being born with hearing loss meant hearing aids and difficulty listening to …
When you think of Memorial Day, what comes to mind? Parades? Barbeques? The official start to summer? What about remembering U.S. services members who have given their lives to protect our freedom? According to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, “Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.” This …
Hint: Be the Mother of Invention—Like Edison’s Mom Thomas Edison had hearing loss from a very young age. Edison viewed his hearing loss as an asset: it allowed him to be alone with his thoughts. For Edison this was a good thing because his thoughts were very productive: 1,093 patents over the course of his life …
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, tinnitus is the number one service-related injury among veterans, followed closely by hearing loss. And the problem isn’t going away. In fact, the Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE) recently stated that cases of hearing loss, tinnitus and auditory injury in the military continue to rise by …
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In the last FAQ post, we answered some frequently asked questions about pairing ReSound LiNX to an Apple device. Today we move on to questions asked about audio streaming and remote control functionality. What audio can I stream to my hearing aids? Nearly every audio source on your Apple device can be streamed directly to …
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Lotte Hernvig, M.A., is a Principal Audiologist on the ReSound Global Audiology team. How did you first become interested in a career in audiology? As a speech and hearing therapist by education, it was not a given that I would work as an audiologist in the hearing aid industry. An opportunity …
Okay, you get it – ReSound LiNX is the world’s smartest hearing aid. And, it’s cool because it’s Made for iPhone (MFi). But even if you don’t have an iPhone, ReSound LiNX is just a really great hearing aid. Beyond the MFi capabilities, what is it that really makes ReSound LiNX a great fit for …
One week from today, 36,000 people will run the 118th Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon. Just one year ago, this iconic event was torn apart by a horrific bombing at the finish line. As we approach the anniversary, we remember those affected by the terrible events of April 15th, 2014 and examine the …
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So much can happen in one Moment. In a Moment, patients are reconnected to the world around them, and reunited with the sounds that matter most. As a Hearing Healthcare Professional, you make these Moments possible everyday and at ReSound, we are inspired by the impact your work has on people’s lives. Here are some …
In the movie world, sequels are often a let down from the original, but when it comes to technology, second generation devices usually improve on the ones that came before.