Huey Lewis and the News have cancelled their 2018 tour due to Lewis experiencing a sudden hearing loss. Huey thinks the cause of his hearing loss is Meniere’s Disease, an inner ear disorder that causes vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus and ear pressure. His doctors told him that he should not perform until his hearing…
Can’t hear the TV ? 3 tips for watching television with hearing loss
Is hearing loss spoiling your enjoyment of watching television? If you have trouble following what has been said on TV you are not alone. On average, adults aged 50 + spend 6 hours 45 minutes per day watching television that’s a large portion of the day not being able to follow what is being said….
Introducing CENS Proflex DX5 hearing protection
CENS digital are proud to launch the new Proflex + DX5 model The DX5 module base has an all new gun metal finish and there are now six new Metalik colours to choose from. There are five digitally optimised programs plus a mute function to cater for all shooting disciplines: P1 Game Mode P2 Clay…
Preston Hearing Centre Newsletter
Welcome to the New Year edition of our newsletter. This NewYear edition of our newsletter gives you an insight into all the new technology coming through from the leading manufacturers.
London Underground noise could damage hearing
Parts of London Underground are “loud enough to damage people’s hearing” the BBC has been told. An academic says the Victoria Line service is on average the loudest while other noisy sections of the Tube equate to “being at a rock concert”. Parts of the Northern and Jubilee lines are so loud they would require…
Widex Custom in-the-ear hearing aid
The WIDEX CUSTOM Hearing Aid Perfect Fit – Superior Sound Every ear is different, but that doesn’t mean that every single one shouldn’t enjoy the superior WIDEX UNIQUE sound. The new, redesigned WIDEX CUSTOM offers many new benefits for the user. Optimal Sound. In CUSTOM captured sound is handled by the sound classifier, which allows…
New Amplicomms BigTel 50 telephone for the hard of hearing
The Amplicomms BigTel 50 Alarm Plus an independent living emergency SOS phone The Amplicomms BigTel 50 is an affordable telecare solution that allows older people or those with physical limitations wanting to live independently to quickly and easily raise help in an emergency. The phone operates like any other landline but with the benefit of…
Oticon’s HearingFitness app wins CES Award
Oticon’s Hearing Fitness app has won a CES Innovation Award in the Software and Mobile Apps category. Just like an exercise tracker, HearingFitness monitors the wearer’s “hearing fitness” – the impact of hearing on their overall health – and provides advice and encouragement that helps the wearer hear better and stay healthy. This app is…
Widex Beyond Z Rechargeable Hearing Aid
Widex announces the launch of Beyond Z – a rechargeable solution for it’s highly successful Beyond range of hearing aids. Beyond Z lets users stream better and longer and also includes a retrofit option for existing Beyond users. “The Widex Beyond was launched in November 2016. The combination of superior sound quality and effortless smartphone…
Oticon Opn- a Made for iPhone hearing aid
Connect to your world Oticon Opn connects directly to your iPhone, so you can use your phone like everyone else. Use your hearing aids like stereo headphones to talk on the phone or stream music directly to your hearing aids. Control the volume and change programs with just a tap of your finger. Hands-free phone…