Every day scientists are coming up with new cures. That can be a good or bad thing. You might decide that you don’t really have to be all that cautious about your hearing because you saw some promising research about prospective future cures for deafness. You’ll feel like they will likely have a cure for […]
You might develop hearing loss as you get older, particularly if you frequently expose yourself to loud noise. Hearing loss may be in your future, for instance, if you work on a noisy factory floor without hearing protection. These hearing loss causes are fairly common. But within the past few years, a new cause has […]
For you and the people in your life, living with hearing loss can take some work to adjust to. It can also come with some dangers. What if you can’t hear a smoke detector or somebody yelling your name? Car noises can indicate hazards ahead, but if you have neglected hearing loss, you won’t be […]
Gatherings. So many family gatherings. It probably seems like you’re meeting or reuniting with every relative you have, every weekend, during the holidays. The holiday season can be enjoyable (and also challenging) for this reason. Typically, this sort of annual catching up is something that’s pleasing to anticipate. You get to check in on everyone […]
While everyone has dealt with a runny nose, we don’t usually talk about other kinds of cold symptoms because they’re less frequent. Once in a while, a cold can move into one or both ears, but you rarely hear about those. While you may generally consider colds as harmless, here’s why this ear-related cold symptom […]
Most people recognize the common causes of hearing loss, but certain chemicals can also cause hearing loss which can come as a surprise. While there are numerous groups of people at risk, people in industries like textiles, petroleum, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication have increased exposure. Being aware of what these harmful chemicals are and […]
Music is a major part of Aiden’s life. He listens to Spotify while working, switches to Pandora while jogging, and he has a playlist for everything: gaming, gym time, cooking, and everything else. His entire life has a soundtrack and it’s playing on his headphones. But the very thing that Aiden enjoys, the loud, immersive […]
Let’s pretend you go to a rock concert. You’re awesome, so you spend the entire night up front. It’s not exactly hearing-healthy, but it’s fun, and the next morning, you wake up with two ringing ears. (That’s not as enjoyable.) But what if you awaken and can only hear out of one ear? The rock […]
Summer has some activities that are simply staples: Outdoor concerts, fireworks shows, state fairs, air shows, and NASCAR races (look, if you enjoy watching cars drive around in circles, no one’s going to judge you). As more of these events return to something resembling normal, the crowds, and the decibel levels, are getting larger. And […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
