Hearing loss is more common than one might think. In fact, it can happen to anyone at any age in an instant or throughout time. Preserving our hearing health is more important than one might think as well; our ears… Read More
Hearing loss is more common than one might think. In fact, it can happen to anyone at any age in an instant or throughout time. Preserving our hearing health is more important than one might think as well; our ears… Read More
Celebrations often come with much merriment and cheer. It often comes with festive sounds and sights, and these are usually both loud sounds and sights. Hearing protection is more essential than many might realize, but with proper precautions, you can… Read More
Musicians are the connoisseurs of sound. Noise and music notes become an art form with them, and without them, no one would be able to hear the music of the best writers and composers. While making music may be one’s… Read More
Hearing loss can occur for various reasons; the most common cause may be old age, but other instances include earwax or loud noises as the culprit. Loud noise, in particular, can dull one’s ears at once or over time, resulting… 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