There’s a trend we really don’t think is worth the hype – ear candling. Some say it’s a miracle worker for cleaning ears and boosting overall well-being, but the reality is far from that. In fact, it can do a lot more harm than good! Let’s talk about ear candling, why it’s not something you should try, and what safer …
The Must-Have Accessories for Your Hearing Aids
If you’ve recently invested in new hearing aids, you’re one step closer to a world of improved sound! But there’s more to the story than just the hearing aids themselves. There’s a whole wonderful world of hearing aid accessories to explore! These add-ons can make your hearing experience even better. Hearing Aid Cleaning Kit: Your New Best Friend First things …
Exploring Mood and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t just about diminished auditory function. Untreated hearing loss can profoundly impact various aspects of our lives, including our emotional well-being and mental health. When you’re struggling to hear, you’ll porbably notice changes in mood. You may become more socially withdrawn and lonely, or you may find yourself feeling frustrated and annoyed. Once you know that hearing loss …
10 Facts About Hearing Loss You Should Know
Hearing loss might not be a hot topic, but it has significant implications for our daily lives. It’s not just about constantly straining to watch TV or asking loved ones to repeat themselves. Hearing loss can have real consequences for our overall health and well-being. Here are some facts about hearing loss you might not know. 1. Worldwide Hearing Loss …
Blockbuster Bust: How Loud Movies Carry Hearing Risk
People who work in noisy industries, spending hours each day in loud situations, are usually the first to come to mind when discussing the dangers of noise-induced hearing loss. It’s true that there is a higher incidence of hearing loss among factory workers, military staff, and musicians than among people in other occupations. Thankfully, there are federally-enforced laws in place …
Sound Strategies: Turning Up the Volume on Inclusion in Outdoor Festivities
Nearly half the weddings in 2022 occurred between the months of September and November. That’s an enormous share of festivities occurring in just a short amount of time! Among the various residues of pandemic behavior, one holdover seems to be an increased tendency to hold large gatherings and parties outdoors. When we put these two data points together, it’s easy …
Protecting the Hearing You Have Left
The road from recognizing age-related hearing loss to deciding how to proceed with treatment is long and winding. Hearing loss treatment delays can vary, but most people tend to wait a decade before they decide to act. As ubiquitous as the condition is, most people put off confronting hearing loss until things get ‘really bad.’ One-third of the population over …
Myths about Hearing Aids
Have you ever considered wearing hearing aids? They can do wonders for those with hearing loss, improving your ability to communicate in every facet of your life. In addition, they help you to be more aware of sounds around you so you can be ready for anything that comes your way. There are just so many benefits to hearing aids …
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults
As we age, it seems there is more and more to consider concerning our health. This isn’t to say that things will go wrong—especially if we are vigilant around monitoring and maintaining small things about our health, such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and attending annual health care visits. However, the risk certainly increases of illness and decline of …
Current & Former Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
It is always a good time to quit smoking once and for all. We know that smoking can increase the risk of lung disease, cancer, asthma, stroke, heart attack and more. However, recent studies have found that smoking also increases the risk of hearing loss. While hearing loss may not seem as terminal of a condition as some of those …