RANKIN AUDIOLOGY & HEARING
Hearing Health Blog
Take A Listening Break
I love wearing headphones that directly connect to my phone during a conversation, or while listening to music and podcasts. It’s easy and convenient. However, there is good news and bad news about the risk factors for using them. The bad news is that I like to listen...
Thank You Veterans
Rankin Audiology and Hearing would like to honor all veterans on Veteran’s Day and to congratulate Dr. Rankin’s son Paul J Rankin. He’s a Captain and pilot in the US Army, Company Commander for Charlie Company at Fort Bliss, Tx. with the 204th Military Intelligence...
Does Your Hearing Loss Feel Like You Are In Isolation?
My kids have all been very fond of the Harry Potter series, both the movies and the books. One of the featured magical items in the series is the Cloak of Invisibility, which when worn would render the wearer invisible. It was one of the Deathly Hallows and the only...
The Link Between Hearing and Brain Function
Hearing loss is often viewed as a stand-alone medical issue. However, there are additional health concerns associated with hearing loss that shouldn’t be ignored. Studies are beginning to show that memory and brain function can both be negatively impacted as a result...
Chelsea Kiwanis Club Hears from Rankin Audiology and Hearing Representatives
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bob Milbrodt for the information in this story.) Last Monday, the Chelsea Kiwanis Club heard from our own club member Dr. Michelle Rankin, and her associate, Dr. Rebecca Glover from Rankin Audiology and Hearing. They made a...
The Sounds of Living
According to the National Institutes of Health, 35 million people, or 18 percent of people in the U.S. between the ages of 20-69 have some hearing loss in both ears. 50% of those over the age of 75 in the U.S. have some level of hearing loss. So, is hearing loss an...