March 3rd is World Hearing Day! The World Health Organization (WHO) organizes this international campaign to encourage hearing loss treatment. Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health issue that people experience in the United States? It is estimated that 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing, impacting over 48 million people. Though …
These everyday sounds could be hurting your ears
We take for granted the sounds that surround us every day. From the hum of traffic to the buzz of electronic devices, we rarely consider how these sounds might be affecting our hearing. But the truth is, everyday sounds can be damaging, and if we don’t take steps to protect our hearing, we could be putting ourselves at risk of …
Prioritize Better Hearing in the New Year!
It’s the New Year! What resolutions will you be making this year? Most of us set some kind of health goals for the year but have you ever set a hearing health goal? Hearing health is important for everyone. In fact, untreated hearing loss has been linked to increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline. So what can you do …
Musicians and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss from noise exposure can affect anyone, however musicians are more likely than the average person to experience this type of hearing loss. In fact, musicians are four times more likely to develop noise induced hearing loss than the average person. How does sound impact hearing health? There are three primary types of hearing loss, they are categorized by cause and …
All about Digital Hearing Aids
You’ve been to your audiologist, taken a hearing test, and it’s been determined that you need hearing aids. Now what? While the hearing aid market may seem overwhelming, by knowing what to look for you can make the best decision for you and your lifestyle. How do digital hearing aids work? When you took your hearing test, or audiogram, a …
This November, Test your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
In honor of American Diabetes Month, this November we are looking at the role diabetes can play in hearing loss as well as tips for preventing hearing loss in those with diabetes. With over 37 million Americans living with diabetes and hearing loss being twice as common in those with diabetes compared to those without, education about both diabetes and …
A Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Many people don’t realize how many ways exercise can help them. Your health is connected, so when you take care of one part of it, it can also help other parts. For example, regular exercise helps you keep a healthy weight and builds strong muscles, and it also keeps and protects most other parts of your health. Regular exercise has …
Monitoring Your Daily Exposure to Noise
Age is the most common cause of hearing loss, but more young people are getting hearing loss. This is because the world is getting noisier. Noise-induced hearing loss happens when there is too much noise, and the more you know about when you might be at risk, the more you can do to protect yourself. Hearing loss caused by noise …
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
September is when we turn our attention to Alzheimer’s, a terrible brain disorder with unknown causes. Even though more and more research is being done on this condition, scientists still don’t know what causes many of its symptoms. People are aware of the disorder’s symptoms and how it worsens over time. Still, we haven’t found a cure or a way …
Tinnitus Affects 1 in 10 Adults in the US
Many of us have had our ears “ring” for a short time. This often happens after being exposed to loud sounds for a long time, like at a rock concert. But some people always hear a buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound in their ear, and the sound gets louder at night and during quiet times during the day. Chronic tinnitus, …