For people who have hearing loss, the phrase “music to my ears” may have a whole new meaning. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the University College London examined the effects of musical activities on hearing loss in children and the results of the study highlighted the effect and benefit obtained by exposing people […]
Cinnamon and nutmeg wafting through the air. Brightly colored lights of blue, red, and green fill your home with a festive spirit. Grandchildren dancing, singing, and playing as you continue catching up with your sister, brother, cousins, and children. You don’t want to miss any of this memorable occasion. Are you ready? Is There Anything […]
Susan always recognized that when she retired she would be living the active lifestyle. At 68, she’s now visited more than 12 countries and has many more on her list. On some days she can be found investigating a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering at a local hospital, and […]
YouTube has some videos you really should check out. A 7-month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. You may find yourself crying tears of joy when you see the smile on his face. Videos similar to this one are countless online. You feel like […]
Your hearing health is connected to numerous other health concerns, from depression to dementia. Here are just a few of the ways your hearing is related to your health. 1. Your Hearing is Affected by Diabetes When tested with low to mid-frequency tones, individuals with diabetes were two times as likely to experience mild to […]
You expect certain things as your loved ones get older: Hair changing colors, the need for bifocals, stories about “When I was your age”. Another change typically associated with aging is hearing loss. This happens for numerous reasons: Some medications or medical treatments such as chemotherapy that cause structural damage to the ear, exposure to […]
Is your hearing protection failing to safeguard your hearing? Here are 3 things to look out for. Despite your best attempts, you can sometimes encounter things that can mess with your hearing protection, both at home and at work. And that can be discouraging. You’re attempting to do the right thing after all. You put […]
When the men and women of our armed forces come home from service, they often suffer from physical, emotional, and mental difficulties. While healthcare for veterans is an ongoing discussion, relatively little attention has been paid to the most prevalent disabilities diagnosed in veterans: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Even if you take into account age […]
A noisy workplace isn’t very good for your ears (or your focus, for that matter). Even moderate noise, when experienced for many hours a day, can start to weaken your hearing health. That’s why it’s pretty smart to start asking questions like, “what level of hearing protection should I use”? Many of us probably didn’t […]
You can wind up in the hospital if you don’t properly manage your hearing loss symptoms. I know that sounds like an exaggeration. Most individuals think of hearing loss as an inconvenience that makes it tough to hear the TV or what somebody is saying at worst But current research is causing alarm about the […]
