As hearing professionals, our commitment extends beyond diagnosing and treating auditory issues; it encompasses a holistic approach to overall hearing health. While genetics and environmental …
Navigating the Soundscape: Understanding the Multifaceted Impact of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss, often underestimated in its profound consequences, is a pervasive health concern that extends far beyond the individual affected. As a hearing professional dedicated …
The Silent Symphony: Understanding the Ripple Effect of Hearing Health on Overall Well-being
As hearing professionals, our commitment extends beyond the diagnosis and management of hearing-related issues. We recognize that hearing health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, …
Safety Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
For most of us, driving with hearing aids should not pose any special danger. Still, we may find it is a bit different driving with …
Are Noisy Restaurants Harmful to Our Hearing Health?
Restaurant noise levels are an increasing concern for customers, employees, and restaurateurs alike. Both surveys conducted by Zagat and Consumer Reports found that excessive noise …
How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Summer is finally here! The kids are out of school, the sun is shining, and BBQ season is in full swing. It’s also the time …
Monitoring Your Daily Exposure to Noise
Noise induced hearing loss is incredibly common, affecting about one-in-four adults between the ages of 20-69 (https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/news/2017/us-adults-aged-20-69-years-show-signs-noise-induced-hearing-loss). Once acquired, noise induced hearing loss is permanent …
Why Most People with Hearing Loss Don’t Use Hearing Aids
As a society, wouldn’t we find it strange if most people with vision loss didn’t wear glasses or if most people with bacterial infections didn’t …
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
When pondering pollution, most of us probably imagine air pollution or the pollution of our oceans and rivers. While these types of contamination are dangerous, …
How Hearing Loss May Affect Your Job
Roughly 22 million workers in the United States are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Do you work in a crowded office full of …