Hearing Loss

With all the partisan wrangling going on in Congress, you may not be aware that a bi-partisan piece of legislation is on the verge of being passed: The “Over The Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017,” will allow consumer electronic companies to sell hearing aids without prescriptions and with more modest…

As posted in the December 15, 2016 edition agebuzz newsletter, the FDA has now made access to hearing aids easier than ever. However, ease of access doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have an easy decision determining what’s best for you. Because there are so many options on the market, and so many…

When a headache strikes or your back hurts, you probably don’t think twice about reaching for ibuprofen (such as Advil) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). But listen to this: Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have found a connection between long term use of these over-the-counter pain meds…

Unlike reading glasses, which are easy to buy at most drugstores, hearing aids have traditionally been difficult, and expensive, to acquire. One challenge has been the federal requirement of a medical evaluation before you can purchase hearing aids. But in an effort to open up the manufacturing market, and save…

We’ve previously highlighted the terrific blogger Alyson Walsh, whose blog, That’s Not My Age, comments on issues of style and lifestyle for women as they age. With occasional guest bloggers and interviewees, Alyson provides an interesting glimpse into the lives and opinions of stylish older women. One recent commentary from the…

Take off your headphones and listen to this: Millions of us suffer from hearing loss or tinnitus, conditions which can significantly affect our quality of lives and day-to-day functioning. While this poses a worrisome future for many of us, drug companies see a more rosy future as they anticipate the…