If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you realize that getting their attention can be… a struggle. First, you try to say their name. You say “Greg”, but you get no response because you used an indoor volume level. You try saying Greg’s name a little louder and still nothing. So finally, you […]
Most people recognize the common causes of hearing loss, but some chemicals can also lead to hearing loss which can be surprising. While there are several groups of people at risk, those in industries such as textiles, petroleum, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication have increased exposure. Being aware of what these hazardous chemicals are and […]
Music is an essential part of Aiden’s life. He listens to Spotify while working, switches to Pandora when jogging, and he has a playlist for everything: cardio, cooking, video games, you name it. His headphones are almost always on, his life a totally soundtracked event. But irreversible hearing damage may be happening as a consequence […]
You first hear the sound when you’re in bed trying to sleep: a beating or perhaps a throbbing, perhaps a whooshing, inside of your ear. The sound is beating at the same rhythm as your heartbeat. And once you notice that sound, you can’t tune it out. You have a big day tomorrow and you […]
Because you’re so hip, you rocked out in the front row for the entire rock concert last night. It isn’t exactly hearing-healthy, but it’s enjoyable, and the next day, you wake up with both ears ringing. (That’s not as fun.) But what if you awaken and can only hear out of one ear? Well, if […]
Congratulations! Modern hearing aids are an impressive piece of technology, and you’ve recently become the proud owner of a shiny new set. But new hearing aid users will wish someone had told them certain things, as with any new technology. Let’s assess how a new hearing aid user can eliminate the 9 most common hearing […]
Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you may have inherited it. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The term tinnitus […]
There are many ways to feel younger. However, one approach to staying young that isn’t usually mentioned is to protect your hearing. For years, improving and increasing your life has been linked to a healthy diet and exercise. It also helps counter heart disease, cancer, and improves weight control. But remaining healthy and youthful also […]
Some activities are simply staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these activities go back to something like normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are growing. And that can be an issue. Let’s face it: you’ve had ringing in your ears after attending a concert before. […]
Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be the result of various things. There are some circumstances where hearing loss is a consequence of a more severe underlying health problem and isn’t simply the result of an injury or aging. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags Hearing loss will often throw […]
