Sound is an odd thing. It is a subjective measure that determines when sound becomes either music or noise. It is also a personal measure whether one is even aware of an otherwise annoying din. How is it that a… Read More
Sound is an odd thing. It is a subjective measure that determines when sound becomes either music or noise. It is also a personal measure whether one is even aware of an otherwise annoying din. How is it that a… Read More
Most of us have probably experienced popping ears before. Driving through the mountains or having a cold can have that effect. When ears begin to grow muffled on planes, though, it’s a phenomenon called “airplane ear.” Airplane ear (ear barotrauma)… Read More
Because you may spend nearly 40 hours a week at your job, it is important to consider whether or not your work environment may be affecting your ability to hear over time. While a quiet office may not present a… Read More
Twenty-six million Americans — consisting of women, men and kids — suffer from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), according to the U.S. (NIH). Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent or temporary reduction in hearing ability brought on by contact with a… Read More
Approximately 20 percent of all Americans have some level of hearing loss, but there is one segment of the population where that percentage is significantly larger – veterans, especially those who’ve served in foreign war zones. The most frequent service-related… Read More