Hearing protection plays an essential role in safeguarding your ears against damaging noise levels, whether at work, concerts, or even during DIY projects at home. However, you could be left exposed to potential risks if any one of several possible factors interferes with your hearing protection’s effectiveness. Understanding these problems can help you address them […]
The warmth and merriment of festive family get-togethers is what the holidays are all about. As your grandkids sing and play, you reunite with brothers and sisters, cousins, and children, forging precious memories. But it may feel like a real struggle connecting with these moments if you have hearing loss. With the holidays fast approaching, […]
Thanksgiving is a treasured time for family get-togethers, filled with laughter, stories, and sentiments of gratitude. It’s also a good opportunity to address important health concerns, including hearing loss, in a supportive and compassionate setting. Thanksgiving is a holiday when family members get together, making it the perfect time to broach the topic of hearing […]
Tiredness can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory conditions such as sleep apnea. But there is something more common that can also cause fatigue and that’s hearing loss. That’s at least partly due to the fact that hearing loss normally progresses gradually over time. You may not […]
Many people feel stress when they think about hearing loss. Facing the thought of not hearing the world around us can be daunting, and for some people, fear of hearing loss can stop them from finding essential help. However, stress about hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from finding help. It will be easier […]
Hearing loss often starts out subtly. You might dismiss your need for people to repeat themselves as them mumbling or background noise. But when this happens, you begin to think that you may be starting to develop hearing loss. It will be easier to recognize whether your own hearing is changing by understanding the sounds […]
Hearing is an essential part of a professional musician’s livelihood and art, not only a mere sense. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the notion that hearing loss is an inescapable element of their profession. This frame of mind, which views hearing damage as an unavoidable consequence of the job, is both outdated and harmful. […]
Earplugs can often be a simple and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by troublesome noises. Noises that might be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s rest can be reduced or completely blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With an assortment […]
We can anticipate some specific health changes as our loved ones age. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health issues. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. And for people who are […]
Most individuals think that as they get older hearing loss will be inevitable. In reality, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Every exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, accumulates over time, leading to permanent hearing loss. Preventable hearing loss is […]
