Most people know about the common causes of hearing loss, but certain chemicals can also cause hearing loss which can be surprising. At risk groups include automotive workers, plastics, textiles, metal fabrication, and petroleum. Being aware of what these hazardous chemicals are and what precautions you should take can help protect your quality of life. […]
Aiden enjoys music. While he’s out jogging, he listens 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 very thing that Aiden enjoys, the loud, immersive music, […]
You’re lying down in bed trying to sleep when you begin to notice the sound: Your ear has a whooshing or throbbing in it. The sound is beating at the same rhythm as your heartbeat. And once you hear that sound, you can’t tune it out. You have a lot to do tomorrow and you […]
Let’s pretend you go to a rock concert. You’re awesome, so you spend the entire night up front. It’s fun, though it isn’t good for your ears which will be ringing when you get up the next morning. (That’s not as fun.) But what if you wake up and can only hear out of one […]
Congratulations! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – an incredible piece of modern technology. But, just like with any new device, there will be things that hearing aid owners wish somebody had told them. Let’s go over nine typical mistakes new hearing aid owners make and how you can steer clear of […]
Are you experiencing ringing in your ears that’s driving you crazy? Learn whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause may be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external noises present to explain this experience. The direct […]
There are many ways to feel younger. However, one method of staying young that isn’t usually talked about is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been promoted for years as a confirmed way to extend your lifespan as well as improve your quality of life. These habits also help you manage your weight […]
Some activities are just 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 getting larger. But sometimes this can bring about issues. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first loud concert that’s caused […]
Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be the result of a variety of things. Even though hearing loss is commonly the result of age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss might be an indication of a more severe underlying medical condition. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags Hearing […]
Hearing aids are meant to help compensate for your unique hearing loss problem. Whether you are new to using hearing aids or have been using them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other type of pain, there is an answer. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear […]
