As summer arrives, many of us look forward to spending time at the beach or pool to cool off and have fun. However, exposure to water in these environments can increase the risk of swimmer’s ear and potential hearing loss. Swimmer’s ear, an infection of the outer ear canal, can cause discomfort and temporary hearing impairment. To ensure your summer …
How Movies Can Pose a Risk to Your Hearing
Movies are a beloved form of entertainment, captivating audiences with compelling stories, stunning visuals, and amazing soundtracks. However, behind the glamour lies a potential danger to your hearing health. The explosive action sequences, thunderous explosions, and booming sound effects that make movies thrilling can also expose audiences to dangerously high levels of noise. Here’s how the movies you love can …
Teen Hearing Health: Let’s Keep the Beat Alive
Today, we’re diving into a topic that might not be the headliner in your daily chats: teen hearing health. In a world where earphones are practically a fashion accessory, and concerts are the ultimate weekend plan, it’s time to shine a light on those precious ears. Let’s take a closer look at the risks of hearing loss, the tech troubles, …
Nurturing Your Hearing: Simple Steps to Preventing Loss
In the tapestry of life, our sense of hearing holds a vital role, connecting us to the world around us. Preserving this valuable gift is essential for a fulfilling and vibrant life. Let’s explore some simple strategies to prevent hearing loss and keep the sounds of life clear and crisp. Understanding the Risks Before we start, let’s pause and acknowledge …
Navigating the Holiday Season: A Guide to Traveling with Hearing Aids
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, for many, travel. If you wear hearing aids, navigating the hustle and bustle of holiday trips may require a bit of extra planning. Whether you’re visiting family, going on a winter getaway, or attending festive gatherings, here’s a comprehensive guide to making your holiday travels with hearing aids smooth and …
Protecting Your Hearing: 10 Essential Tips for Healthy Ears
Hearing is one of our most vital senses, allowing us to connect with the world around us. However, it’s a sense that can be easily taken for granted until it starts to deteriorate. To maintain healthy hearing throughout your life, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to protect your ears from harm. In this article, we’ll explore 10 essential tips …
How Loud is Too Loud for Kids?
If you are a parent or caretaker, then you are most likely scanning for danger in the back of your mind most of the time. It’s our job to protect and care for our kids and therefore many parents come to us wondering how loud, is too loud for kids? This is a valid question and incredibly important to be …
Musicians & Hearing Loss
One of the great tragedies of hearing loss is that it can have a powerful effect on those who need it most. Those who use their hearing ability to perform and listen to music cherish the ability to detect nuances of sound. They might pick up on a subtle accent in music or a fascinating frequency combination in sound design. …
Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood
For just one day, pay attention to the noises of your environment. Underneath the soft birdsong and voices of your neighbors is often a constant hum of traffic or HVAC systems that we’ve become so used to that we barely register the sound anymore. A typical day in an American neighborhood can also include innumerable occurrences of too-loud noise. Beyond …
Protect Your Ears at Your Favorite Sporting Events
Seattle Seahawk fans set a new world record for crowd noise in football in the summer of 2013, shouting their way to 136.6 decibels. A month later, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the record, producing a deafening 137.5 decibels of sound. The Chiefs’ official Twitter later account exclaimed: “BROKEN RECORD! #LoudandProud.” On Facebook, one Chiefs fan wrote,” Be LOUD AND …