You know that it can be challenging to get your partner’s attention if they have untreated hearing loss. Their name is the first thing you try saying. You say “Greg”, but you get no answer because you used an inside volume level. You try saying Greg’s name a little louder and still nothing. So finally, […]
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 […]
You first notice the sound when you’re lying in bed trying to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or pulsating in it. The sound is rhythmic in tune with your heartbeat. And regardless of how hard you try, you can’t tune it out. You have a big day tomorrow and you really need your sleep […]
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 […]
Congratulations! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – a wonderful piece of modern tech. But, as with all new devices, there are things that hearing aid wearers wish someone had informed them about. Let’s look at nine common mistakes new hearing aid owners make and how to steer clear of them. 1. […]
Are you going mad with that tinnitus in your ears? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you may have inherited it. What is tinnitus? A ringing, buzzing, or droning in the ears with no external cause of the noise is a condition called tinnitus. The term tinnitus translates to “ringing like a bell.” How […]
There are lots of ways to feel more youthful. However, one approach to staying young that isn’t usually mentioned is to protect your hearing. For years, enhancing and extending your life has been linked to a good diet and exercise. It also helps prevent heart disease, and cancer, and promotes weight control. But remaining healthy […]
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 […]
Hearing loss can be caused by many things and is generally incredibly frustrating. There are some situations where hearing loss is a consequence of a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t merely the result of aging or an injury. These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for There are a number […]
