There are many commonly recognized causes of hearing loss, but few people realize the dangers that some chemicals present to their hearing. While there are several groups of people at risk, people in industries such as textiles, petroleum, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication have greater exposure. You can protect your quality of life by being […]
Aiden enjoys music. While he’s out running, he listens to Pandora, while working it’s Spotify, and he has a playlist for everything he does: cardio, cooking, gaming, you name it. His entire life has a soundtrack and it’s playing on his headphones. But lasting hearing damage might be happening as a result of the very […]
You first notice the sound when you’re in bed attempting to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or throbbing in it. The sound is rhythmic and tuned in to your heartbeat. And once you hear that sound, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you awake, which is not good because you need your sleep […]
Because you’re so cool, you rocked out in the front row for the entire rock concert last night. It’s fun, although it’s not good for your ears which will be ringing when you wake up in the morning. (That part’s less fun.) But what if you awaken and can only hear out of one ear? […]
Congrats! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – a wonderful piece of modern technology. But new hearing aid owners will wish someone had told them certain things, just like with any new technology. Let’s look at nine typical mistakes new hearing aid wearers make and how to steer clear of them. 1. […]
Are you going crazy with that tinnitus in your ears? Learn whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]
There are many ways to feel younger. However, one method of staying young that isn’t always mentioned is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been publicized for years as a proven way to increase your lifespan while improving your quality of life. It also helps counter heart disease, cancer, and promotes weight control. […]
Some activities are just staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these activities go back to something like normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are getting larger. But sometimes this can bring about issues. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first loud concert that’s caused […]
Hearing loss can be caused by many things and is usually incredibly aggravating. There are some situations where hearing loss is caused by a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t simply the result of aging or an injury. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags There are varieties of red flags that might […]
Everyone’s hearing loss condition is unique and hearing aids are manufactured to make up for those unique conditions. If your hearing aids are giving you headaches or any other kind of discomfort, whether you’ve been using them for years or you’re a new user, there’s a solution. A correctly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably […]
