We often take our hearing, and the sounds in our everyday world, for granted. Stop for a moment and just listen. Hear the wind chimes from the neighbor or the humming of an air conditioner. The traffic a mile away or a dog barking. From the time we are born, our hearing is mostly an automatic function. Our ears bring … Read More
PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND STILL ENJOY CONCERTS!
With summertime comes fun in the sun and outdoors at concerts and picnics. It’s the time for beach visits and laying out by the pool, park outings, and outdoor concerts when the day cools into evening. Festivals and concerts are a great change meet new friends, hear great music and hang out outside. One thing that all concerts are is … Read More
COULD THE SEVERITY OF TINNITUS ORIGINATE IN THE BRAIN?
Ringing in the ears, also called tinnitus, can be a debilitating problem for the millions of people who suffer in the U.S. Some who are affected by tinnitus, however, do not suffer any major symptoms. Recent studies show that a person’s experience with tinnitus originates with the brain, not the ears. One study from the University of Illinois found that … Read More
PROTECT YOUR HEART AND PRESERVE HEARING
Many things come to mind when you think of your heart: emotions, desires and dreams, the soul.You may also think of the physical organ that pumps blood through your body and sustains your life. Heart health is an important part of overall health. The Center of Disease Control (CDC) reported that 600,000 people die from heart disease yearly in the … Read More
HOW DO MEDICATIONS AFFECT HEARING HEALTH?
Have you heard of ototoxicity? Ototoxicity is a term used by health professionals for medications that can cause hearing loss. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can be ototoxic. Though these drugs may be effective for treating specific conditions and illnesses, they can also cause damage to delicate inner-ear hair cells and may affect balance and hearing. Ototoxicity can affect people … Read More
WELCOME SPRING – PREPARE YOUR EARS!
Spring is in the air! The weather is changing and we are already starting to enjoy blooming flowers and warmer! With the changing of seasons, we also get rainy weather, seasonal allergies, and erratic temperatures. Along with hearing aids, these changes can affect us, but we can downplay those effects. The Weather is Changing With changing weather, some people have … Read More
WHAT ARE THE LINKS BETWEEN SMOKING AND HEARING LOSS?
If you smoke, you are well aware at this point of the dangers and risks associated with that habit. The media has no shortage of news stories about how smoking can increase the risk of respiratory problems, heart disease and cancer. These risks are widely known to the 40 million American adults who smoke cigarettes, but did you know that … Read More
DO YOU KNOW THE LESS COMMON CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS?
You probably know the most common causes of hearing loss: quick exposure to extreme noise, like a gunshot near your ear or an explosion; or long-term exposure to noise above 80 decibels, such as ongoing proximity to factory machinery, lawnmowers or loud music. There are some other not-so-common causes of hearing damage that you may be unfamiliar with. If you … Read More
RETIREMENT AND (HEARING) HEALTHCARE
If you plan to retire soon, it’s time to think about expenses and how everything will be covered. Healthcare costs, including hearing healthcare, should be factored in. Estimates from HealthView Insights show that an American couple retiring this year can expect just over $400,000 in healthcare costs over the course of retirement, with about 4% of that being out of … Read More
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DIABETES AND HEARING HEALTH
Hearing loss has many causes: loud noise, infection, and various diseases. One lesser-known disease that can cause hearing loss is diabetes. Diabetes is becoming more and more common around the world, and it is becoming more recognized as a cause of hearing loss. One study found some degree of hearing loss in 21 percent of 399 study participants with diabetes, … Read More