Now that Spring is well underway, we can enjoy the flowers and the fresh warmth of the sun. We may be getting out more, spending time outside, and connecting to friends we haven’t seen in a long time. With increased social interactions you may notice that your hearing is not as sharp as it once seemed. You may have to …
Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? You may have it and not even know it. Hearing loss often occurs slowly over time, so subtly that you don’t even realize it’s occurred until years later as you struggle to hear in even the most ideal of situations. While hearing loss is often associated with the elderly, affecting half of all those over …
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?
Sound not only helps us communicate and hear the world around us but it also helps to boost our mood. When we hear sounds we love, such as the soothing sound of a babbling creek, the wind in the trees, or our favorite song, it can help us to feel relaxed and joyful as our dopamine level elevates. Dopamine is a …
All About Earwax
Most people don’t think twice about the sticky substance which comes out of your ears. It rarely takes center stage unless you have an excess or a blockage. However, earwax plays an important role in the overall health of your auditory system. Let’s explore this sticky substance. There are amazing attributes of earwax that may surprise you! It’s Not Actually …
Tips for College Students with Hearing Loss
Are you planning on heading back to school? College is an amazing opportunity to expand your horizons and mind, no matter your age. Whether it’s your first time in college or university or you are heading back for continued education, if you have hearing loss, it’s important to take a couple of extra steps to ensure you get the most …
Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them
Hearing aids are an investment not only in your ears but your overall health and well-being! If you have recently purchased a new pair of hearing aids, you are most likely already enjoying the benefits across all aspects of your life such as improved communication, greater confidence, more ease of mobility, and more cognitive ease. Now that you have your …
Why People Avoid Treating Hearing Loss — and Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test!
Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it. This is because hearing loss often develops gradually, starting with the loss of only subtle sounds. Often people are not able to self-diagnose hearing loss until it’s become loud enough to affect communication even in the most ideal of listening environments. By then the effects of hearing loss have …
Hearing Loss Could Restrict Mobility & Quality of Life
When you have hearing loss it starts with your ears, but quickly ripples through your health and quality of life. Hearing loss is a communication issue affecting the interconnectedness of our closest relationships with friends and family as well as our professional standing. These struggles quickly affect our mood, causing chronic depression and anxiety however aside from communication barriers hearing …
Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
After two years of many of us not being in movie theaters due to quarantine restrictions the magic of the big screen seems more amazing than ever. What a treat to see a long-anticipated film on the big screen with friends and family, sharing a bag of buttery popcorn and sour gummy worms. There is nothing like seeing your favorite …
For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing Loss
When you have a headache, or your muscles just ache it’s normal to reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce the swelling – That is exactly what they are for. However, when the pain becomes chronic the use of these medications can be all too common of an occurrence. While at first, you …