By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM MDT Table of Contents Every year, manufacturers release their “best” hearing aids. Every year, patients ask me the same question: which one is actually worth it? In 2026, that question is harder than ever. Six major manufacturers are all…
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: February 26, 2026, 3:30PM MST Table of Contents ⚠️When to Seek Urgent Medical Care: Some hearing symptoms require prompt medical attention. Seek care immediately if you experience sudden hearing loss in one or both ears, dizziness or vertigo accompanied by hearing changes, ear pain with…
Have you noticed your tinnitus gets worse when you’re stressed or after eating certain foods? You’re not imagining it. New research suggests that specific gut bacteria may influence your risk of developing tinnitus—meaning the source of that ringing might not be just in your ears, but also in your gut. Watch the video here. Table…
Are you tired of the constant ringing in your ears, making it hard to focus or enjoy life? This article reveals the top five tinnitus treatments available in Utah for 2026, designed to provide real relief. With nearly 15% of adults experiencing some form of tinnitus, understanding your options could be the key to reclaiming…
If you love someone with hearing loss, you may feel more exhausted than they do.Repeating. Rephrasing. Interpreting. Carrying every conversation.And over time, that burden can feel lonely. Here’s what’s actually happening — and what you can do to reconnect. Prefer to watch? Click here: Table of Contents Why You Feel So Alone What many partners…
A lot of people are surprised when I tell them not to buy hearing aids. But good hearing care isn’t about selling devices — it’s about understanding what’s really going on. Here are three real stories from my clinic here in Utah County that show exactly when waiting is the right move. Prefer to watch? Click below:…
Recently I heard from a gentleman in New York who follows my YouTube channel. He wanted the best hearing aids available — and he wanted to be sure his provider could perform Real Ear Measurement. He had narrowed it down to the Oticon Intent and Widex Allure and asked which one he should choose. I encouraged him, as I always do,…
If you’ve tried tinnitus therapy and still feel stuck with the ringing, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not the problem. Therapies like TRT and CBT help many people, but they don’t help everyone—and most patients have never been told why.Below, I’ll walk you through how these therapies work, the four main reasons they sometimes…
That phantom noise has a name: tinnitus. And believe it or not, it’s been haunting humanity for thousands of years.
Many people don’t realize how much they’ve been missing until they start hearing clearly again. That was the case for John Holladay, a scientist living in Utah County, who recently shared his story with me in a heartfelt interview. You can watch the full conversation here on YouTube. Table of Contents When Hearing Loss Sneaks Up Like…
