You expect certain things as your loved ones grow older: Gray hair, the need for bifocals, stories about “When I was your age”. Another change generally connected with aging is hearing loss. There are many reasons why this occurs: Exposure to loud sounds (whether job-related or from going to rock concerts when younger), medications that […]
What prevents your hearing protection from working correctly? Watch for these three things. In spite of your best attempts, you can sometimes encounter things that can hinder your hearing protection, both at home and at work. That’s difficult to cope with. You’re trying to do the right thing after all. You put on your earmuffs […]
Contemporary technology has evolved the way we power electronics of all kinds, from cameras to phones to music players. A powerful, rechargeable hearing aid battery is finally living up to the hopes of hearing aid manufactures to replace the outdated disposable power sources of the past. Size 312 batteries are the most prevalent of the […]
When people are at an age where they are still working, their job is frequently a huge part of their self-worth. They base their self-image on what type of job they do, what position they hold, and how much they earn. When someone asks “so what do you do?”, what’s the first thing that comes […]
Are you aware that around one out of three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is affected by hearing impairment and half of them are older than 75? But even though so many individuals are impacted by hearing loss, 70% of them have never used hearing aids and for those under the age […]
The men and women who serve our country in uniform too frequently endure incapacitating physical, mental, and emotional challenges after their service is finished. Within the continuing discussion concerning veteran’s healthcare, the most frequently diagnosed disability is often relatively overlooked: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Veterans are 30% more likely than non-veterans to suffer from significant […]
It’s often unclear what’s causing tinnitus (a buzzing or ringing in your ears). But one thing we know for sure is that if you have hearing loss your chance of experiencing tinnitus rises. Up to 90 percent of people who are afflicted by tinnitus also have hearing loss according to HIAA. Your lifestyle, age, and […]
International reggae music icon, Bob Marley, has a quote that has no doubt resonated with musicians and music lovers of all genres. Marley said the following in regards to the power of music: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” While physical pain might not come with the music […]
Your hearing can be harmed by a loud workplace and it can also affect your concentration. Even moderate noise, when experienced for eight hours a day, can begin to weaken the health of your hearing. For this reason questions like “what hearing protection should I use?” are worth asking. Most of us probably didn’t even […]
New research has demonstrated a strong link between hearing loss and mental health. Beyond this relationship, both disorders have something else in common – patients and health professionals frequently fail to recognize and address them. Recognizing there is a relationship could potentially improve mental health for millions of people and provide hope as they look […]
