May is Hearing Awareness Month Series: Blog One: Introduction- Hearing is Central to Total Wellness
Many of us take our ability to hear and speak for granted. Activities like laughing with your grandchildren, attending social gatherings, and giving your input in meetings are often second nature to many people. However,…
Read MoreTop jobs associated with hearing loss
Noise exposure is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. It’s no secret that we live in a noisy world. Even walking down the street can be hard on the ears as we are…
Read MoreLimit use of personal music devices to protect your hearing
The rates of hearing loss among young people have been increasing over the past decade. At least part of this increase can be attributed to the near daily use of personal music devices or MP3…
Read MoreMaintain a healthy heart for healthy hearing
February his Heart Health Month! It has been known for some time that having a heart condition can contribute to hearing loss. This is because the inner ear is full of tiny blood vessels. Any…
Read MoreWhat does it sound like to have a hearing loss?
Do you have normal hearing, but wonder what it might sound like to have a hearing loss? Maybe you know a relative or friend who has hearing loss and wonder how they hear. Hearing loss…
Read MoreEvery ear is unique
Did you know your ear is as unique as your fingerprint. That’s right, every ear has a slightly different size and shape. Theoretically, your ear print could be used for identification. Although, you don’t see…
Read MoreHow loud is too loud? How to safely use MP3 players
Exposure to noise levels over 85 decibels can damage your hearing with prolonged exposure. With personal music players such as MP3’s becoming more and more popular, just how safe are they for your hearing? At…
Read MoreFascinating Facts: Australian infants find it easier to understand Canadians
A new study out of the University of Western Sydney has found that Australian babies find it easier to understand Canadian accents than their own. Maybe it’s the way we say “aboot?” Actually, it appears…
Read MoreStop yelling! How to effectively communicate with someone with hearing loss
When having a conversation with someone with hearing loss it is often tempting to raise our voices or yell. Intuitively this seems like it would help someone with hearing loss hear us better. However, this…
Read MoreSmoking linked to increased risk of hearing loss
A recent study out of the University of Manchester has found that people who smoke regularly have a 15% higher chance of developing hearing loss than non-smokers. The more packs smoked per day, the greater…
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