If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you know that getting their attention can be… a challenge. First, you try to say their name. “Greg”, you say, but you used a standard, indoor volume level, so you get nothing. You try saying Greg’s name a bit louder and still nothing. So you resort […]
There are many commonly recognized causes of hearing loss, but not many people realize the dangers that certain chemicals present to their hearing. At risk groups include automotive workers, plastics, textiles, metal fabrication, and petroleum. You can protect your quality of life by being aware of what these chemicals are and what precautions to take. […]
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: gaming, cooking, gym time, 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 music, could […]
You first notice the sound when you’re in bed attempting to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or pulsating in it. The sound is rhythmic and tuned in to your heartbeat. And once you hear that sound, you can’t tune it out. You have a big day tomorrow and you really need your sleep so […]
Let’s pretend you go to a rock show. You’re awesome, so you spend all night in the front row. It isn’t exactly hearing-healthy, but it’s fun, and the next day, you wake up with both ears ringing. (That part’s less fun.) But what happens if you can only hear out of one ear when you […]
Congrats! Modern hearing aids are an impressive piece of technology, and you’ve just become the proud owner of a shiny new pair. But, just like with all new devices, there will be things that hearing aid wearers wish somebody had informed them about. Let’s look at nine typical mistakes new hearing aid owners make and […]
Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external noises present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]
Feeling younger can be accomplished in numerous ways. However, one method of staying young that isn’t usually mentioned is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been publicized for years as a confirmed way to extend your lifespan as well as improve your quality of life. It also helps counter heart disease, cancer, and […]
Summertime has some activities that are simply staples: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. The crowds, and the decibel levels, are growing as more of these events are getting back to normal. And that can be a problem. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first loud concert that’s caused your ears […]
Hearing loss can be caused by numerous things and is generally very frustrating. Even though hearing loss is commonly due to age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss might be an indication of a more severe underlying medical issue. These are some hearing loss red flags you should watch for There are varieties […]
