It’s generally unclear what’s triggering tinnitus (a buzzing or ringing in your ears). But one thing we know for certain is that if you have hearing loss your chance of experiencing tinnitus goes up. Up to 90 percent of individuals who experience tinnitus also have hearing loss according to HIAA. Your lifestyle, age, and genetics […]
International reggae music icon, Bob Marley, has a quote that has no doubt resonated with musicians and music lovers of every genre. Marley said the following regarding the power of music: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Music has been known to take a toll on the musicians […]
Your hearing can be harmed by a noisy workplace and it can also impact your focus. Your hearing health can be negatively affected by even modest noise levels if you’re exposed to it for several hours every day. This is why questions like “what hearing protection should I use?” are worth asking. Many of us […]
New studies have demonstrated a strong connection between hearing loss and mental health. And there’s something else that both of these conditions have in common – patients and health professionals often fail to acknowledge and address them. For millions of people who are looking for solutions to mental health issues, recognizing this connection could bring […]
If you’re not treating your symptoms properly, hearing loss can hospitalize you. I know that seems like an exaggeration. We usually consider hearing loss as not much more than a hassle – something that makes the news a little tougher to hear or, at worst, makes you unwittingly agree to something you didn’t mean. But […]
“Why do I hear a ringing noise in my ears?” “How can I make that sound go away?” You may be suffering from tinnitus, a common hearing disorder that manifests sounds in your ears that nobody else can hear, if you find yourself making these kinds of remarks. You’re not by yourself. Tinnitus is a […]
You’ve probably already recognized that your hearing is failing. Normally, we don’t even realize that our decisions are negatively affecting our hearing. With a few simple lifestyle changes, many types of hearing loss can be avoided. What follows are 6 secrets that will help you protect your hearing. 1. Manage Your Blood Pressure It’s not […]
About two million workplace injuries are reported each year. Usually, we think of 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 a lot more pernicious and frequently goes unreported. It sneaks up on people very slowly over several years. […]
Hearing loss issues aren’t always solved by turning the volume up. Consider this: Lots of people are unable to hear conversations even though they are able to hear soft sounds. The reason for this is hearing loss often develops unevenly. You often lose specific frequencies but have no problem hearing others, and that can make […]
