From sporting events to family gatherings to fireworks shows to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with enjoyable experiences. And while the majority of these activities are safe, many can present invisible risks to your hearing health. That’s because loud noises, over time, can damage your ability to hear. This hearing damage could be caused by […]
Love of the open road and the thrill of speed are at the top of the list of reasons why people love riding motorcycles. However, if you’re a passionate rider, you should know about a substantial risk: research has connected this stimulating hobby to permanent hearing damage. The impact of motorcycle speed and riding duration […]
You’re a fairly busy individual, so it’s reasonable that you completely forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled. It’s a good thing you got a text from the clinic reminding you in time for you to prepare. But what kind of preparation should you do? The success of your appointment will be increased with […]
Relaxation, sunshine, and social events are what summer is all about. But enjoying these summer activities can be a real challenge for people who have trouble hearing. Fear not, as with a bit of planning and consideration, you can ensure that your summer experiences are still enjoyable. Get the most out of summer with these […]
Did you realize that high blood pressure can also increase your chance of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss typically begins to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. You most likely won’t even detect your developing hearing loss even though it’s a permanent condition. Years of noise damage is usually the cause. So […]
Your whole life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your cognitive clarity can also be impacted. The way your brain works, including your mood and memory, can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the relationship between hearing loss and cognition […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
