Posts by Jade Husby
Eating for Auditory Health: 10 Foods That Help Your Hearing
The foods that help your hearing are not exotic. Most of them already grow, swim, or get sold within a short drive of Sioux Falls. What you put on your plate shapes your heart, your brain, and the tiny hair cells inside your ears that turn sound into signal. Eat well over the years, and…
Read MoreNoise and Kids: The Importance of Hearing Protection for Children
Children experience the world through sound. Their laughter, learning, and friendships all depend on healthy hearing. Yet many parents do not realize how vulnerable young ears are. Some children are born with hearing loss, and more develop it during childhood. Most noise-related damage, though, is completely preventable with the right habits and tools. This guide…
Read MoreWhat’s the Connection Between Hypertension and Tinnitus?
Updated July 2026 · By Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D., Owner and President, Stanford Hearing Short Version: Hypertension and tinnitus often show up together in the same patient. Research points to an association, though causation stays unclear. High blood pressure can strain the tiny vessels that feed your ears. There is no cure for tinnitus, so…
Read MoreUnderstanding Resound Vivia vs. Resound Nexia Hearing Aids
Choosing between the ReSound Vivia vs Nexia often comes down to how you listen. Both deliver ReSound’s natural sound and easy wireless connection. The Nexia arrived in late 2023 with strong directional processing and Auracast-ready streaming. Two years later, the Vivia added artificial intelligence that learns from real conversations. This guide compares the ReSound Vivia…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Hearing Aids for Severe Hearing Loss
Updated June 2026 Finding the best hearing aids for severe hearing loss comes down to power and precision. At this level, volume alone is not enough. You need real amplification, tight feedback control, and an expert fitting. The best hearing aids for severe hearing loss pair strong output with clear, comfortable sound. This guide explains…
Read More8 Diseases That Cause Hearing Loss
Updated June 2026 Hearing loss comes from more than age or loud noise. Many diseases that cause hearing loss work quietly inside the ear’s blood vessels and nerves. Diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and frequent infections can all put your ears at risk. The good news is that early screening catches most of it in time. Your…
Read MoreFireworks May Cause Hearing Damage
Summer celebrations and fireworks go hand-in-hand. But did you know fireworks can cause hearing damage in just one blast? It’s true—even short exposures to extremely loud sounds can harm your ears permanently. At Stanford Hearing in Sioux Falls, we care deeply about your hearing health. That’s why we’re sharing the facts, risks, and protection strategies…
Read More6 Apps for Tinnitus Relief
Updated June 2026 If your ears ring, buzz, or hiss with no outside source, you know how draining it gets. The good news is that the right apps for tinnitus relief can give you a measure of control, often within minutes. They cannot cure tinnitus, because nothing can yet. What they can do is make…
Read MoreUnderstand CROS Hearing Aids
Updated June 2026 When one ear hears well and the other does not, CROS hearing aids may help. These systems route sound from your weaker side to your better ear. You stop missing half the conversation, and daily life feels balanced again. CROS hearing aids do not fix the weaker ear. They restore your awareness…
Read MoreSelecting the Best Hearing Aid Domes
Updated June 2026 The best hearing aid domes are not something you pick off a shelf. They are the ones fitted to your ears, your hearing loss, and your day. The right dome means clearer sound, less feedback, and all-day comfort. A wrong one undoes even a great hearing aid. This guide shows how we…
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