News, tips and helpful information related to hearing loss
Did you know that your hearing and vison are both linked to your brain health? If you’ve been living with untreated hearing loss, or putting up with blurry vision, you could be doing a lot more damage than you realize, and could be impacting your brain health in ways you didn’t think were possible. In fact, taking care of your …
Since 1983, every November has been celebrated as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. This month is a time to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease, from symptoms to causes, and to learn more about the ways to manage the disease. National rates of Alzheimer’s Disease are around 5.4 million, and this number continues to rise as the population ages. If you want …
Your kids have been back to school for a few weeks, and you’ve been enjoying some time to yourself again. You prepped your kids for school with new clothes and their long list of school supplies, but did you remember to pick up a few pairs of earplugs? As a parent, you’re always thinking about your child’s safety, and you …
While hearing loss is becoming more common, it often goes ignored. Some people don’t realize they have hearing loss, or think that their hearing loss is normal for their age. Others are in denial, and think that admitting they have hearing loss will make them seem old. Whatever the reason, ignoring this invisible disability has some major consequences. Hearing Loss …
Noise pollution isn’t just an issue in big cities, and even in the countryside, peaceful nature sounds are becoming much harder to hear. Noise is all around us, from small towns to farmers fields and everywhere in between. Even our National Parks are becoming noisy places, and noise pollution in the Parks is impacting both wildlife and Park visitors. Studying …
Whether you’ve just started using hearing aids or have been wearing hearing devices for a long time, you know that they can make all the difference when it comes to following conversations, enjoying music, or staying safe at home and in your community. But you can always use a bit more help, and there are some cool assistive listening devices …
If you’re a parent with teenagers, you’re familiar with the sight of your kids with earbuds in their ears or draped around their necks. They can’t seem to live without their music, and are always plugged in. This might seem harmless, but they could be damaging their hearing, and may soon be facing a lifetime of hearing loss. How Common …
Do you have a fall getaway planned? Are you excited to spend some quality time with family or friends exploring a new place, or can’t wait to spend a week relaxing by yourself at the beach? If you have hearing loss, and struggle to communicate when at home, there are a few things you’ll need to consider when you leave. …
Anyone working a noisy job knows that hearing loss is all too common in certain sectors. Those working in manufacturing, farming, law enforcement, or construction is more likely to suffer from noise induced hearing loss than someone working in an office. Recent data shows that hearing loss is increasing in the oil and gas drilling sector in the last few …
For anyone who’s gone through chemotherapy, you know what an exhausting process it can be. You survived cancer and an intensive treatment process, but you’re still dealing with the effects of nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, hair loss, pain, and insomnia. Another side-effect of your chemotherapy you might not have thought about is hearing loss. Chemotherapy and Hearing Loss In …