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Whether you’re exploring solutions for the first time or a long-time hearing aid user, our experts at Manhattan Audio, Inc. are here to offer advice and resources to support your journey.

Have You Had a Hearing Examination Recently?

Believe it or not, it’s been more than 10 years since most people have had a hearing assessment. One of those individuals is Harper. She goes to see her doctor for her annual medical exam and gets her teeth cleaned every six months. She even knows to get her timing belt changed every 6000 miles!

Can Hearing Loss Make You Sensitive to Loud Sounds?

If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you realize that getting their attention can be… a struggle. First, you try to say their name. You say “Greg”, but you get no response because you used an indoor volume level. You try saying Greg’s name a little louder and still nothing. So finally, you

These Chemicals Could Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss

Most people recognize the common causes of hearing loss, but some chemicals can also lead to hearing loss which can be surprising. While there are several groups of people at risk, those in industries such as textiles, petroleum, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication have increased exposure. Being aware of what these hazardous chemicals are and

What’s a Healthy Volume to Listen to Music on Your headphones?

Music is an essential part of Aiden’s life. He listens to Spotify while working, switches to Pandora when jogging, and he has a playlist for everything: cardio, cooking, video games, you name it. His headphones are almost always on, his life a totally soundtracked event. But irreversible hearing damage may be happening as a consequence

Is my Anxiety Creating my Tinnitus and Sleep Issues?

You first hear the sound when you’re in bed trying to sleep: a beating or perhaps a throbbing, perhaps a whooshing, inside of your ear. The sound is beating at the same rhythm as your heartbeat. And once you notice that sound, you can’t tune it out. You have a big day tomorrow and you

Hearing Loss in One Ear – Likely Causes

Because you’re so hip, you rocked out in the front row for the entire rock concert last night. It isn’t exactly hearing-healthy, but it’s enjoyable, and the next day, you wake up with both ears ringing. (That’s not as fun.) But what if you awaken and can only hear out of one ear? Well, if

9 Mistakes Every New Hearing Aid User Makes

Congratulations! Modern hearing aids are an impressive piece of technology, and you’ve recently become the proud owner of a shiny new set. But new hearing aid users will wish someone had told them certain things, as with any new technology. Let’s assess how a new hearing aid user can eliminate the 9 most common hearing

Did I Inherit my Tinnitus?

Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you may have inherited it. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The term tinnitus

10 Hearing Tips to Make You Feel Younger

There are many ways to feel younger. However, one approach to staying young that isn’t usually mentioned is to protect your hearing. For years, improving and increasing your life has been linked to a healthy diet and exercise. It also helps counter heart disease, cancer, and improves weight control. But remaining healthy and youthful also

Protect Your Hearing During Loud Summer Activities

Some activities are simply staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these activities go back to something like normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are growing. And that can be an issue. Let’s face it: you’ve had ringing in your ears after attending a concert before.

Are There Some Symptoms of Hearing Loss That Should Throw up Red Flags?

Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be the result of various things. There are some circumstances where hearing loss is a consequence of a more severe underlying health problem and isn’t simply the result of an injury or aging. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags Hearing loss will often throw

Can Hearing Aids Lead to Headaches?

Hearing aids are intended to help make up for your unique hearing loss condition. Whether you are new to wearing hearing aids or have been using them for years, if your hearing aids give you headaches or any other type of pain, there is an answer. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in