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Should Musicians Wear Ear Protection?

Musicians are cool! They bring so much happiness to our lives with their songs. The downside is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many individuals prefer it that way. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. As you

Hearing Tests: Types, Facts, & Diagnosis

Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. As an example, you can’t really measure your level of hearing by merely putting your ear next to a speaker. So getting a hearing test will be vital in figuring out what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress because a

Hearing Loss Doesn’t Need to Negatively Affect Your Relationship

Most individuals don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. This is the ideal time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one with

Are There Different Kinds of Hearing Loss?

Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly annoying. There aren’t actually very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only true with clothing, it’s also true

Forgetting Important Information? This May be Why

Are you forgetting something? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering everyday things is becoming more and more difficult. Loss of memory seems to progress rather quickly once it’s noticed. The more you are aware of it, the more debilitating it becomes. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing loss? If you believe that this

Myths About Hearing Loss

It’s important to educate yourself about hearing loss, particularly if you or somebody you know is coping with it. This is to help you better manage your condition and steer clear of making important decisions based on inaccurate information. Here are some common myths to disregard when you have mild hearing loss. Hearing loss isn’t

Hearing Loss Isn’t a Big Deal and Other Myths

It’s important to educate yourself about hearing loss, especially if you or somebody you know is coping with it. Armed with accurate knowledge, you can avoid making bad choices and will be better able to deal with your condition. Here are some common myths to ignore when you have mild hearing loss. Having minor hearing

Seven Clear Signs You Should Have Your Hearing Tested

Bananas taste much different then they did in the past. That’s because modern banana farmers grow a very different type of banana then they did in the past. Today’s banana can grow easily in a wide variety of climates, are more robust, and can sprout faster. And they taste very different. So how did this

Is There a Cure for Hearing Loss?

New cures are always being discovered. That can be a good or bad thing. You may figure that you don’t really need to be all that cautious about your hearing because you saw some encouraging research about prospective future cures for deafness. By the time you start exhibiting symptoms of hearing loss, you think, they’ll

$20,000 – or More – a Year? Just for Wearing a Hearing Aid?

Have your family, friends, and co-workers been requesting that you invest in hearing aids but you’ve been stubbornly avoiding it? Do you think that presently you really don’t need a hearing aid or that you’re not losing enough to warrant buying one? If your hearing keeps getting worse, it could cost you up to $30,000

Post Covid-19 Sensorineural Hearing Loss

You may develop hearing loss as you get older, especially if you regularly expose yourself to loud noise. Similarly, if you work on a busy factory floor and don’t wear ear protection, hearing loss might be in your future. These are fairly common and well known causes of hearing loss. But there’s a new kid

If You Have Hearing Loss, These Tips Will Keep You Safer

For you and the people in your life, living with hearing loss can be difficult to adjust to. It can also come with some perils. What if you can’t hear a fire alarm or somebody yelling your name? If you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear those car sounds that may