The 8 Sounds of Summer That Can Harm Your Hearing
When the temperature rises, so do the number of noisy activities that could potentially damage our hearing. There’s no need to worry, though. By knowing what they are and remembering to protect your ears, you can keep yourself safe and enjoy all that the season offers. Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out—and Earplugs Are In Noise-induced hearing…
June is Men’s Health Month—a Great Time To Check Your Hearing
The goal of Men’s Health Month, which occurs every June, is to increase awareness of preventable health conditions in men. Hearing loss is almost twice as prevalent in men than in women, making the need for regular hearing screening particularly valuable. Why Hearing Loss Is Common in Males Men are more likely to have hobbies…
The Link Between Hearing & Your Golf Score
The game of golf is filled with hazards. Water, bunkers and sand traps can all wreak havoc on your game—and so can hearing loss. Driver-Induced Hearing Loss Studies have shown that you can experience driver-induced hearing loss if the noise level generated by your golf club thwacking your ball exceeds 116 dBA. People who use thin-faced…
The Importance of Hearing Tests
We tend to take our hearing for granted, assuming it will always be there for us, even though hearing loss affects one out of three adults aged 60 or older. Hearing loss develops so gradually that many aren’t even aware of a problem until it has advanced beyond an easily treatable stage. In honor of…
What To Know About the Degrees of Hearing Loss
When you take a hearing test, your provider will read your results in terms of degrees. Degrees categorize the severity of your hearing loss based on how loud sound needs to be for you to hear it. Common categories include: Let’s take a closer look at each category to help you understand your hearing loss….
The Impact of Shingles on Your Hearing: What You Need To Know
Shingles and hearing loss aren’t generally something people group together. One pops up as a red rash, and the other isn’t visible at all. While the two conditions may not seem like an obvious pairing, some researchers have found that shingles can damage the hearing structures of the inner ear. Let’s take a closer look…
Cancer Patients Need a Hearing Test Before and After Treatment
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. While head and neck cancer is somewhat rare, making up just 4% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S., one of the treatments for it (chemotherapy) isn’t. But like all treatments, chemotherapy comes with side effects—and hearing loss is one of them. Experiencing hearing loss due to…
Tips To Keep Your Hearing Aids from Falling Out
There are several things to adjust to when you start wearing hearing aids—including making sure they stay in place. While they should usually remain in your ears without an issue, poor fit, moisture and sweat or movement may cause them to fall out. At , we recommend the following tips to help your devices remain…
Your Ears Involuntarily Perk Up Around Interesting Sounds
Bang! You slam the front door shut, and your dog’s ears move toward the unexpected sound. But did you know your ears may be unconsciously doing the same thing, just much more subtly? These involuntary, nearly imperceptible ear muscle movements are controlled by your vestigial auriculomotor system. Experts believe that the vestigial auriculomotor system is…
Ways To Manage Hearing Loss in the Home
Whether you’re hosting a large holiday gathering or a cozy dinner party, you spend a lot of time in your home. It’s important to make sure it is a safe and comfortable space, particularly if you or a loved one has hearing loss. There are a variety of steps you can take toward this goal….
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