From sporting events to family get-togethers to fireworks displays to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with enjoyable experiences. And while most of these activities are safe, many can present hidden risks to your hearing health. That’s because loud noises, over time, can harm your ability to hear. This hearing damage could be the result of […]
Summer is all about sunshine, relaxation, and plenty of social events. However, for those who have hearing loss, navigating these seasonal gatherings can sometimes pose distinct challenges. Fear not, as with a bit of preparation and thought, you can ensure that your summer experiences are still enjoyable. Key tips to get the most of summer […]
Were you aware that your chance of developing age-related hearing loss can be increased if you have high blood pressure? Age-related hearing loss normally starts to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. You most likely won’t even notice your progressing hearing loss even though it’s an irreversible condition. Years of noise damage is typically […]
Your overall life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Not only is your ability to hear affected, but also your social connections, your professional networks, and even your mental abilities. The way your brain functions, including your memory and mood, can be substantially affected by hearing loss. The link between cognition and hearing loss […]
Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You might even find yourself hesitating to order hearing aids altogether. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is far more than just a misstep concerning your ears alone. Untreated hearing loss can result […]
Our ears are often what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our hectic day-to-day lives. There are some common but hazardous practices, like making use of cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health in peril. Below, we explore four important ways to safeguard your sense of hearing and […]
You most likely don’t give a lot of thought to earwax accumulation unless you’re in the process of cleaning it out. However, understanding what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is essential. What causes the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, technically identified as cerumen, is a dense blend of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
Many facets of your day-to-day life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for example. Communication can become strained for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent quarrels. In other […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting collaboration and teamwork. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new configuration. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it hard to follow conversations. The inability to follow conversations in noisy environments frequently acts as […]
It’s natural to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you start taking it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause dehydration? Make you drowsy? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given this […]
