Most people are aware of the common causes of hearing loss, but certain chemicals can also lead to hearing loss which can be surprising. Groups that are at risk include automotive workers, plastics, textiles, metal fabrication, and petroleum. You can safeguard your quality of life by being aware of what these chemicals are and what […]
Aiden enjoys music. While he’s out jogging, he’s listening to Pandora, while working it’s Spotify, and he has a playlist for all his activities: cardio, cooking, video games, you name it. Everything in his life has a soundtrack and it’s playing on his headphones. But the exact thing that Aiden enjoys, the loud, immersive music, […]
You first hear the sound when you’re in bed trying to sleep: a beating or maybe a throbbing, possibly a whooshing, right in your ear. The sound is beating at the same rhythm as your heartbeat. And regardless of how hard you try, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you awake, which is not […]
Because you’re so hip, you rocked out in the front row for the whole rock concert last night. It’s enjoyable, though it’s not good for your ears which will be ringing when you get up in the morning. (That part’s less enjoyable.) But what if you wake up and can only hear out of one […]
Congrats! Modern hearing aids are an amazing piece of technology, and you’ve just become the proud owner of a shiny new pair. But, as with any new device, there are things that hearing aid owners wish someone had told them. Let’s assess how a new hearing aid owner can eliminate the 9 most common hearing […]
Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Learn whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. Tinnitus, what exactly is it? Tinnitus is the name referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. […]
There are many ways to feel younger. However, one approach to staying young that isn’t always talked about is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been promoted for years as a confirmed way to increase your lifespan as well as improve your quality of life. These habits also help you manage your weight […]
Some activities are simply staples of summertime: Outdoor concerts, fireworks shows, state fairs, air shows, and NASCAR races (look, if you like watching cars drive around in circles, nobody’s going to judge you). The crowds, and the noise levels, are growing as more of these activities are going back to normal. But sometimes this can […]
Hearing loss can be caused by numerous things and is usually incredibly aggravating. While hearing loss is often the result of age or an injury, in some circumstances, hearing loss might be an indication of a more severe root medical issue. These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for There are a […]
Hearing aids are meant to help compensate for your unique hearing loss problem. Whether you are new to wearing hearing aids or have been using them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other kind of pain, there is an answer. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear […]
