What Musicians Should Know About Tinnitus
It’s part of the job—music industry professionals are often exposed to loud noises. Along with hearing loss, noise exposure can also result in tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Studies vary, but it’s estimated that somewhere between 30% and 50% of music professionals have this condition. Though there is no cure for tinnitus, there are…
Ways To Manage Pet Allergies at Home
If you’re dealing with a pet allergy, you are not alone. Up to 30% of people in the U.S. are allergic to cats or dogs. Symptoms of pet allergies include a runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, shortness of breath, itchy skin, coughing and hives. There are several steps at home you…
Strategies for Listening to Music with Hearing Loss
When living with hearing loss, activities you once cherished, like listening to your favorite music, can become less enjoyable. You may find it hard to distinguish between instruments or struggle to make out lyrics clearly. While hearing aids help many people overcome these challenges and enjoy music again, they aren’t always the complete solution for…
Make the Most of Video Conferencing with Hearing Aids
Remote work and video conferencing are more common than ever. If you wear hearing aids, here are a few tips to make sure you get the most out of virtual work meetings. Use Bluetooth® Approximately 28.8 million U.S adults could benefit from hearing aids. Many hearing aids can connect directly to your phone, computer or…
How Can Hearing Aids Enrich Thanksgiving Moments
November 28th is Thanksgiving—a day of eating delicious food, watching cozy movies, saying what you’re thankful for and spending time with your family and friends. If you’ve been living with untreated hearing loss, you may be worried that the sounds of holiday laughter and lively conversations will feel out of reach. But the good news…
Understanding Cold vs. Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference
It’s all too easy to confuse a cold with seasonal allergies, especially when dealing with symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose and congestion. But knowing whether you’re dealing with a cold or an allergy can help you get the right treatment and feel better sooner. Let’s look at how you can tell the difference and…
Your Cozy Abode Might Be Fueling Your Allergies This Winter
Does cold winter weather have you hunkering down at home in hibernation mode? If so, you’re probably tempted to turn the thermostat way up, which can hurt more than just your finances (hello, huge heating bill)—it can also harm your health. How Dry Heat Contributes to Allergy and Sinus Issues Cranking up the heat can…
Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?
In Lubbock, Texas, Cal Brints, a local honey producer, thinks local raw honey is the bee’s knees as a treatment for seasonal allergies. But don’t stock up on jars of the sweet stuff just yet—the effectiveness of honey as part of an allergy management strategy is unclear. How Honey May Soothe Symptoms According to Mr….
Tips for Holiday Travel with Hearing Aids
Tis the season for holiday gatherings, which means many people are getting ready to travel to spend time with loved ones. Hearing loss patients can take the following steps to make sure they’re able to focus on special moments with family and friends instead of stressing over hearing technology. Stay Powered On Having your hearing…
Why Neck Skin Ages Faster Than Facial Skin and How to Fix It
If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and thought your neck looked older than your face, your eyes may not be deceiving you. According to Dr. Theodora Mauro, a professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, the neck ages “faster than almost any place else on the body.”1 Before you resign yourself…
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