We live in a noisy world—so loud that we may not even notice. However, whether we know it or not, the more often we are exposed to noise, the more at risk our hearing is. The loudness or pressure of sound is measured in decibels (dBA). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that any prolonged exposure to sounds above 70 …
While a lot of us are getting back to our social lives after the global pandemic which spread across the world around three years ago, some aspects of our social life still just don’t feel the same. This may feel especially true for people with a developing hearing loss. It may have been present years before the pandemic hit, but …
Are you experiencing signs of hearing loss? You may not even know it. Many times, hearing loss can develop slowly over years—so subtly that your brain rationalizes the loss. However, just because you don’t know hearing loss is an issue doesn’t mean it isn’t affecting you. People wait on average seven to five years from the time they suspect they …
Are you a musician or just a music lover? Music can help us emulate happiness, sadness and a full range of emotions. This occurs on a neural level too. When music we love is played it helps release endorphins in our brain. Endorphins are brain hormones which block pain and give us a sense of well-being as well as a …
Are you a smoker? Despite overwhelming information highlighting the dangers of tobacco use through smoking, vaping and chew, still today an estimated 28.3 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes., leading approximately 16 million to live with a smoking-related disease. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and …
They say to eat a rainbow for optimal health. This means making vegetables and fruits as the cornerstone of your diet; however, this can be hard to switch after years growing up with a food pyramid that prioritizes breads and grains as the base of a balanced diet. In the 1990’s the food pyramid released by the United States Department …
Are you worried about the artificial intelligence revolution? The 21st century and the new millennium is well in full swing now, and many of the dates of our most beloved and feared science fiction lore have already come of date. What we are discovering is that rather than tales of robots taking over the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is actually …
Though many people probably do not think about it much, your hearing health is as fundamental to your overall health and quality of life as diet, exercise, and proper rest. Your hearing health affects not only your physical safety immediately by situating you in your environment and regulating your sense of balance, it also impacts your emotional, psychological, and cognitive …
Are you trying hearing aids for the first time? It can feel like a big adjustment getting used to them, but we assure you that once you get used to them, you can enjoy improved conversations, stronger relationships, improved cognitive function and more confidence around mobility. While a new pair of properly prescribed eyeglasses automatically adjusts your vision to allow …
Hearing loss is commonly underestimated in its severity and undertreated worldwide. It’s common to think that some degree of hearing loss is no big deal—in fact insurance companies are banking on it, as they continue to regard hearing aids as elective treatment, despite overwhelming research showing their importance in preventing loneliness, depression, social isolation, reducing the loss of earnings in …