Updates & Resources

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or medical insurance that covers hearing care or devices, you likely have funds that you need to “use or lose” before the year comes to a close. Don’t leave money on the table—here’s how to take advantage of your benefits before they expire.

New research has found that having a spouse with hearing loss may increase one’s risk of depression in married heterosexual couples—particularly if you’re a normal-hearing husband and your wife has hearing loss.

University of Washington researchers have developed a new way to hear speech-in-noise more clearly. It’s called Target Speech Hearing, a groundbreaking AI (artificial intelligence) system available via headphones to help users listen to one speaker’s voice at a time.

Do you have hearing loss and want to make communicating with others go more smoothly? Download one of our recommended captioning service apps to your smartphone or other device to easily turn your phone calls and social conversations into text.

The ReSound Nexia™ hearing aid offers an innovative solution for those struggling to hear in various environments, now enhanced by the versatile ReSound Multi-Mic+. This accessory ensures speech clarity, cutting through background noise and allowing you to stay connected in conversations, even in noisy situations.

Looking for a new way to manage the buzzing or hissing in your ears caused by tinnitus? Silicon Valley Hearing is excited to offer Mahana Tinnitus, an evidenced-based, clinically tested digital program for tinnitus relief that works—many of our patients have benefited from it, and you can, too!

High BMI and waist circumference increase hearing loss risk, worsened by conditions like heart disease and diabetes, but can be mitigated by maintaining a healthy weight and active lifestyle.

Regular exercise, even at moderate intensity, can help delay age-related hearing loss by keeping the auditory system strong.

Hidden hearing loss, often undetectable by standard audiograms, impairs speech comprehension in noisy environments and can result from noise-induced damage to ear synapses.

Silicon Valley Hearing, Inc. thanks the community for their support, welcomes new team member Melissa Solorzano, and congratulates Vincent DeFrank on his upcoming graduation and new position.

Untreated hearing loss in seniors is linked to increased anxiety and depression, emphasizing the importance of seeking treatment.

Results from the largest randomized, controlled clinical trial testing the effect of hearing aids on cognitive decline are in. ‍They show that when older adults with risk factors for cognitive decline wore hearing aids over three years, they slowed their loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48%.

Experience a revolution in hearing technology with the new Widex SmartRIC™.

An eleven-year-old boy who was born deaf in both ears now only has mild to moderate hearing loss in one ear after undergoing an experimental gene therapy for hereditary hearing loss.

Lenire is an innovative, scientifically backed solution with the goal of helping people soothe tinnitus symptoms.

Ten years ago on January 27, 2014, Silicon Valley Hearing, Inc opened its doors to serve the community of Los Gatos and the surrounding areas. We’ve enjoyed helping people improve their hearing and ability to communicate with their loved ones and friends.

Experience the power of the Widex Sound Assist™, designed to redefine your auditory moments.

Misophonia (mi-suh-FOE-nee-uh) is a disorder of decreased sound tolerance to specific sounds or stimuli associated with such sounds, accompanied by an abnormal strong negative emotional reaction to the offending sounds or stimuli.

We know that hearing is critical, not only for survival but for successful and stress-free communication with our family and friends.

Silicon Valley Hearing Inc. is pleased to announce that Marni Novick, Au.D., has been chosen as one of the few providers in the United States to offer the Neuromod Lenire Tinnitus Device as a tinnitus management solution to patients.

Fall is definitely rolling in with those crisp, chilly mornings and cooler evenings.

Indulge in these soft, buttery banana muffins, a quick treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Results from the largest randomized, controlled clinical trial testing the effect of hearing aids on cognitive decline are in.

In July 2019, the FDA approved MED-EL USA’s cochlear implant (CI) system for the treatment of single-sided deafness (SSD) and asymmetric hearing loss (AHL).

If you are straining to hear even when using well-fit hearing aids or are unable to understand what is being said, a cochlear implant may be right for you.

We are pleased to welcome our newest Doctoral Student Extern, Vincent DeFrank. Secondly, we are pleased to announce that our clinic has been chosen to participate in the Phase 2 rollout of Neuromod Lenire® Tinnitus device!

Silicon Valley Hearing Inc. patients can upgrade to our premium-level rechargeable hearing aids at mid-level prices by referencing our e-newsletter. Experience natural and personalized sound quality that adapts to your environment—without the hassle of changing batteries.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society further supports existing evidence that wearing hearing aids can help slow cognitive decline in elderly patients. Read more below...

Blaring car horns, way too loud headphones, ear-splitting ambulance sirens—you can’t escape noise pollution in everyday life. Unfortunately, all this auditory hubbub can take a toll on your hearing—and health—over time.

Getting a hearing test is the first step in an individual’s hearing health journey. Here are answers to common questions about them.

Do you struggle to hear what someone is saying, even in quiet environments? Feel like you miss out on conversations or social events because you can’t hear well? If so, you’re not alone.

It's finally spring! We are thrilled that the weather is warming up after the long, cold, and rainy winter season here in Northern California.

Chemotherapy can lead to hearing loss, but Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc’s new intravenous therapy will ensure fewer kids with cancer experience it. The FDA approved the treatment, called PEDMARK®, on September 21, 2022.

Most people know aging can cause hearing loss. But they might not realize that noise—specifically noise exposure at work—can also wreak havoc on their hearing.

Teens and young adults should think twice about cranking up the volume on their devices or attending loud concerts.

Selecting a hearing aid is just the beginning of your hearing health care journey. Equally important are the custom counseling and fitting steps, which are crucial for your long-term hearing success. ‍

OTC devices could be available on store shelves and online as soon as mid-October. Here are some answers to some common questions about OTC hearing devices.

We recommend reviewing this preflight briefing of tips to ensure that you and your trusty traveling device companions have a safe and enjoyable trip.

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or medical insurance that covers hearing care or devices, you likely have funds that you need to “use or lose” before the year comes to a close. Don’t leave money on the table—here’s how to take advantage of your benefits before they expire.

If Akouos is successful, it can offer new hope to the estimated 300,000 Americans who suffer from gene-based hearing loss—a number that includes more than 4,000 newborns.‍

Treat your family’s tastebuds to a sweet summer dessert that’s super simple to make. You only need seven ingredients to whip up this creamy concoction, and it’s so delicious everyone will ask for seconds.

Want better sound quality while watching TV and wearing your hearing devices? Amazon’s Fire TV Cube (2nd gen) is here for you with Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA).

Unlike traditional hearing aids that just make sounds louder through a speaker, Earlens offers the world’s only nonsurgical lens to gently vibrate the eardrum.