Your Hearing Test: What It Really Means (And What to Ask About)
Your hearing test is more than numbers and graphs. Here’s how to understand your results—and what questions to ask afterward.
How to Support a Loved One Who’s Using Hearing Aids for the First Time
If someone you love is adjusting to hearing aids, here’s how to support them with patience, empathy, and encouragement.
Top 5 Things No One Tells You About Wearing Hearing Aids
New to hearing aids? Here are five things you probably weren’t told—plus tips to help you adjust, stay motivated, and hear with confidence.
How to Stop Falling for Terrible Nutrition Studies (And Why They Keep Getting Published)
Learn to spot misleading nutrition studies that create dietary myths. Discover why most health headlines are based on weak research that proves nothing.
The Evolution of Hearing Aids: From Ear Trumpets to Smart Tech
Hearing aids have come a long way from bulky boxes and squeals. Here’s a look at how they’ve evolved—and why today’s devices are better than ever.
Why Hearing Loss Is More Common Than You Think (And Nothing to Be Ashamed Of)
Hearing loss affects millions, and you’re not alone. Here’s why it’s more common than you think—and how to move forward with confidence.
What No One Tells You About Hearing Aids (But You Need to Know)
Thinking about hearing aids? Here’s what most people won’t tell you about using them, what to expect, and how to make them truly work for your life.
The Evolution of Hearing Aids (And Why It Matters)
Today’s hearing aids are nothing like the past. Discover how they’ve evolved from clunky devices to smart, discreet tools that help you reconnect with your life.
The Day Breakfast Became Medicine (And Why That Should Terrify You)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day'—you've heard it since childhood. But what if I told you this 'medical wisdom' was actually created by a marketing department? The phrase was coined by General Foods in the 1940s to sell Grape-Nuts cereal. Not by nutritionists. Not by doctors. By advertisers. When researchers finally conducted proper scientific studies, the breakfast myth crumbled: there were no differences in weight loss, metabolism, or health markers between breakfast eaters and breakfast skippers. Yet billions in breakfast food sales and decades of medical education remain built on this marketing foundation. The breakfast myth isn't just about morning meals—it's a perfect case study in how marketing messages become medical advice.
Why Adjusting to Hearing Aids Takes Time (And Why It’s Worth Every Step)
Adjusting to hearing aids takes time and patience. Here’s what to expect and why sticking with it leads to a more connected, confident life.
Your Hearing Journey Isn’t Over—It’s Just Flipping to Side B
Starting your hearing aid journey? Here’s why it’s worth it, what to expect, and how to embrace your Side B with confidence.
The Three-Sound Challenge: A Simple Exercise That Speeds Up Your Hearing Aid Adjustment
Speed up your hearing aid adjustment with this simple daily exercise. The Three-Sound Challenge helps train your brain to process new auditory information more efficiently. Learn why focused listening works better than trying to hear everything at once, and get practical strategies for building confidence with your hearing aids.
The Hearing Aid Emotional Rollercoaster: Why You Might Cry (And That's Okay)
Experiencing unexpected emotions with your new hearing aids? From tears of joy hearing birds again to frustration when things don't sound perfect, the emotional journey with hearing aids is real and normal. Learn what to expect and how to process these feelings as you adjust to restored hearing.
Why Your Doctor's Nutrition Advice Is Probably Wrong (And It's Not Their Fault)
My coronary calcium scan came back with a score of 450—meaning 92% of people my age had less arterial plaque than I did. I'd been on a statin for twenty years, following every piece of medical advice to the letter. My cardiologist's response? I needed a stronger statin. That's when I stopped asking 'what's wrong with me' and started asking: What if the advice itself is wrong? What I discovered through investigative research will shock you: most doctors receive virtually no training in clinical nutrition, yet we trust them to guide our dietary choices. The result? Millions following medical advice that's not just ineffective—it's often counterproductive.
Day One with Hearing Aids: Why Everything Sounds Like Thunder
Got new hearing aids and everything sounds too loud? From paper crinkling like thunder to your own voice sounding strange, day one with hearing aids can be overwhelming. Learn why these reactions are completely normal and what to expect as your brain adjusts to restored hearing. Get practical guidance for your hearing aid journey.
From Ear Trumpets to Smart Devices: The Evolution of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids have come a long way from bulky devices to today’s smart, nearly invisible tools. Here’s a look at how hearing aids have evolved—and what it means for you.
Independence Day and Your Independence: Why Clear Hearing Matters More Than Ever
This 4th of July, as we celebrate our nation's independence, it's worth reflecting on another kind of freedom: the independence that comes with clear hearing. For millions of Americans, the sounds that define Independence Day—fireworks, laughter, conversations with loved ones—are becoming fainter each year. Just as our founding fathers declared independence from limitations, addressing your hearing loss is your own declaration of independence. This Independence Day, you have the freedom to choose better hearing.
Now in Paperback: The Hearing Aid Handbook Is Here to Help You Hear Your Life Again
The Hearing Aid Handbook is now available in paperback! Here’s why it matters, and how this clear, practical guide can help you live fully with hearing aids.
What I Wish More People Knew Before Getting Hearing Aids
Thinking about hearing aids? Here’s what I wish more people knew before they buy, and how to make sure your investment truly helps you.
Why “Getting Used to Hearing Aids” Takes Time (And What Helps)
Adjusting to hearing aids isn’t instant. Here’s what to expect, what’s normal, and what actually helps during the adjustment period.