Learning at school can be challenging for any student, but the problems can be even more numerous for a child with hearing loss. Even if a child doesn’t have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), teachers …
Monitor Your Earbud Use to Protect Your Hearing
You can find earbuds almost anywhere. Everyone has at least one pair, from cheap ones from the drugstore to high-tech ones blocking noise. We wear them to work, walk the dog, and go to the …
Exercise, Diet, Sleep, and Hearing Can Affect Your Brain’s Aging Process
How much do you know about the health of your brain? Your brain ages slowly over time, just like every other body part. But there are a few things that can speed up the aging …
Ways to Protect Your Hearing
You’ve heard it a thousand times but it bears repeating: Prevention is better than the cure when it comes to health. People can live longer and healthier lives by taking care of their health. People …
Monitoring Your Daily Exposure to Noise
It’s no surprise that noise can damage your hearing. The louder the noise, the shorter the time you can safely listen to it. Even at low levels over a long period, noise can cause permanent …
The Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Regular exercise has benefits for people of all ages. Besides boosting our mood, keeping our heart healthy, managing blood sugar levels, and keeping our weight down and our muscles strong, the effects of an exercise …
A Link between Hearing Loss and Cardiovascular Disease
The heart is the size of a fist-sized and it one of the most important organs in the entire body. It works as the pump of the circulatory system delivering blood to the brain and …
Prioritize Better Hearing in the New Year
Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, now is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the year ahead. Do any of your New Year’s resolutions …
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss & Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Are you worried about your hearing health? Maybe you’ve noticed some recent changes in your hearing abilities. You ask people to repeat themselves, but still can’t always understand the conversation. Along with looking after your …
Osteoporosis and Sudden Hearing Loss
The body is a complex, interconnected system that runs automatically without our effort or intervention. Your brain and body work together to keep you healthy, fight off infections, and maintain your overall physical and mental …