As we all know, driving is an essential part of our daily lives. Whether it’s commuting to work, running errands, or going on road trips, driving is a necessary activity for many of us. However, what many people don’t realize is that driving can also have a significant impact on our hearing health. How driving can contribute to hearing loss …
A Time To Reflect The holidays mean something a little bit different to everyone. Some people may only see their loved ones once a year and look forward to it all year. For others the holidays may be a reminder of people that they miss. Some people may mostly feel the pinch of the financial strain and some people may …
Among the many types of hearing loss, noise-induced loss is one of the most common. Although this type of hearing loss is quite prevalent—with an estimated 10 to 40 million Americans under age 70 having some form of noise-induced loss—there remains some misunderstanding about the condition. You might find yourself wondering how noise-induced hearing loss occurs, what risks you face …
When the time comes to get assistance with your hearing, it makes sense to explore all of your options. When you first start looking at the possibilities, you might find that the range of options for features, functionality, and price are too many to comprehend. Alongside professional hearing devices that are dispensed by an expert you can find basic units …
It comes as no surprise that our ears make it possible to hear, but did you know that they also make it possible to stand upright? We use the sensitive organelles of the inner ear to detect differences in sound, making it possible discern speech, communicate, and listen to music. We also use our ears to detect slight changes in …
After more than two years of lockdowns, quarantines, social distancing, and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are finally seeing some of these practices relaxed or eliminated altogether. Prior to 2020, some of us took for granted the simple ability to spend time with our loved ones in the same physical location, but the last two years …
Most people with hearing loss have reduced ability in both ears. The two most common forms of hearing loss—age-related loss, otherwise known as presbycusis, and noise-induced hearing loss—both tend to affect two ears at once. In the first case, the aging process doesn’t select just one ear to cause hearing damage. In the other case, most noise exposure occurs in …
Do you love to listen to your favorite music on headphones? Well, you are not alone. Whether you’re on a long airplane flight or just don’t want to disturb others while bumping your favorite jams, headphones have become indispensable in our modern world! While headphones are an amazing invention that has innovated the way we work and play, there are …
Each year, the month of September is set aside to remember World Alzheimer’s Month. At least 6 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s in the United States alone, and that number is expected to rise to 13 million by the year 2050. Even at the present, it is estimated that 11 million people provide unpaid care for someone with …
Hearing loss strains communication which is integral to how we navigate our environment. Difficulties with communication take a toll on various aspects of life including relationships. Stress from hearing loss especially affects the relationships with people closest to us. The breakdown of day-to-day communication can create tension, frustration, and distance between you and your loved ones. Fortunately, treating hearing loss …
