You expect certain things as your loved ones get older: Hair changing colors, the need for bifocals, stories about “When I was your age”. Another change typically associated with aging is hearing loss. This happens for numerous reasons: Some medications or medical treatments such as chemotherapy that cause structural damage to the ear, exposure to […]
Is your hearing protection failing to safeguard your hearing? Here are 3 things to look out for. Despite your best attempts, you can sometimes encounter things that can mess with your hearing protection, both at home and at work. And that can be discouraging. You’re attempting to do the right thing after all. You put […]
When the men and women of our armed forces come home from service, they often suffer from physical, emotional, and mental difficulties. While healthcare for veterans is an ongoing discussion, relatively little attention has been paid to the most prevalent disabilities diagnosed in veterans: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Even if you take into account age […]
A noisy workplace isn’t very good for your ears (or your focus, for that matter). Even moderate noise, when experienced for many hours a day, can start to weaken your hearing health. That’s why it’s pretty smart to start asking questions like, “what level of hearing protection should I use”? Many of us probably didn’t […]
You can wind up in the hospital if you don’t properly manage your hearing loss symptoms. I know that sounds like an exaggeration. Most individuals think of hearing loss as an inconvenience that makes it tough to hear the TV or what somebody is saying at worst But current research is causing alarm about the […]
You’ve most likely already recognized that your hearing is failing. Hearing loss often progresses because of decisions you make without recognizing they’re impacting your hearing. With a few simple lifestyle changes, many types of hearing loss can be avoided. Let’s look at six surprising secrets that will help you preserve your hearing. 1. Regulate Your […]
Each year, roughly 2 million workplace injuries are documented. Usually, we think about a hand caught in a piece of machinery or a flying projectile when we consider work-related injuries. But the most prevalent workplace injury is much more pernicious and often goes unreported. Over the course of several years, it will sneak up slowly […]
Hearing loss issues aren’t always resolved by cranking the volume up. Here’s something to think about: Many people are capable of hearing really soft sounds, but can’t make out conversations. That’s because hearing loss is often irregular. You generally lose certain frequencies but are able to hear others, and that can make speech sound muffled. […]
Scientists think that 20-somethings with hearing aids will soon become more common as hearing loss is a public health concern. When you think of extreme hearing loss, thoughts of elderly people might come to mind. But all age groups have seen a recent rise in hearing loss during the last few years. Hearing loss clearly […]
There are plenty of health reasons to keep in shape, but did you know weight loss supports better hearing? Research reveals children and adults who are overweight are more likely to experience hearing loss and that eating healthy and exercising can help support your hearing. Knowing more about these relationships can help you make healthy […]
