Professional musicians know how valuable their hearing is, yet the very music they make poses a consistent threat to their hearing. A new German study found that musicians are four times more likely to experience noise-induced hearing loss than the general population. Hearing loss can be a setback for anybody, let alone a musician. Noise-induced hearing loss causes permanent, irreversible…

The stigma of hearing loss discourages some people from asking questions about their condition. Another barrier to educating oneself about hearing impairment is the worry about asking a “silly” question. Let’s go beyond that and dispel some common myths about hearing loss. Hearing loss is a rapidly growing health concern, and being well-informed by asking questions that address your fears…

From time to time, smiling, nodding, and pretending to follow a conversation is okay – particularly with strangers in noisy environments like concerts or train stations. However, this ‘social bluffing’ becomes a problem when it interferes with our social lives, job success, or when our pretending is creating misunderstandings with those closest to us.  Why Do We “Socially Bluff?” There…

Your body uses a variety of means to clear out toxins in order for you to remain healthy. Removing toxins from your ears is the purpose behind earwax, which is naturally beneficial. However, if you wear hearing aids, earwax can create instrument performance and longevity issues. To get the most benefit from your hearing aids while allowing your body to do…

When it comes to investing in better hearing, there are a lot of options available on the market and it can be difficult knowing where to go. With a Costco store not too far from our offices, we are regularly asked: “What’s the difference between buying hearing aids from UpState Hearing compared to buying them from Costco?” They want to…

When we first meet with patients who are struggling with their hearing, the most common question we get is “What hearing aids are the best?” Unfortunately, that is one of the few questions we cannot answer so easily. As one of the most trusted hearing care experts in Northern California, we have to admit that it’s still a difficult question. It’s…

After caring for the hearing healthcare of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Susanville, and Weaverville for many years, we have dealt with all the different circumstances of the local people. From people who are eager and ready to address a hearing challenge, to people who are more reluctant due to reasons involving the fear of looking old, or the thought of…

Choosing which hearing aid technology is right for you can be a difficult decision. While we try our best to recommend certain types of devices based on your lifestyle, background, and listening preferences, most of the time, the end result is based on which device you are gravitating toward. Throughout our many years of practicing, we often hear the same…

Let’s face it, deciding which type of hearing aid technology is right for you can be difficult, especially if you don’t know too much about the market. With so many different factors to include, such as real ear measurements, hearing aid fitting, listening preferences, and device functionality, sometimes making your decision can take longer than expected. As California’s most trusted…

Dealing with a loved one’s medical issues can be a touchy subject. It is very personal and sometimes embarrassing for the person to talk about. Whatever is bothering you about their issue is multiplied ten-fold on their part. But love is the strongest tool in anyone’s toolbox, and we want to see them get better and help them through the…

On January 13th, world-renowned manufacturer Oticon launched their much-anticipated new hearing technology, the Oticon MORE hearing aid. But as you may have noticed, we haven’t said much about it publically. The reason is, although the initial reviews online have been glowingly positive, before we recommend any technology, we first wanted a small number of our trusted patients to trial it and hear…

Hearing loss has become very common in the US today. So much so that we sometimes make light of it with our families and friends. While laughter is great medicine, it doesn’t replace the advice of hearing care professionals. Oftentimes, we think we are doing what’s best for our families by trying to protect them and not burden them with our…