When you think of noisy professions, your mind immediately goes to construction workers, factory employees, or law enforcement officers. These are all notoriously loud jobs, but did you know that athletes also have a noisy …
Do’s & Don’ts for Accommodating People with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects roughly 48 million Americans of all ages, so there’s a good chance you know at least one person who’s struggling to hear. You want to help your friend or loved one communicate …
Professional Musicians are at Higher Risk for Developing Hearing Loss
You may not think that professional musicians have a dangerous job, but musicians are nearly 4 times as likely to develop a hearing loss than non-musicians! Hearing loss can have a major impact on musicians’ …
Are Noisy Restaurants Harmful to Our Hearing Health?
Many of the cafes and restaurants you visit every day are noisy places. With chatting customers, music in the background, and the sound of clattering plates coming from the kitchen, modern-day restaurants can be very …
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
Have you recently noticed changes in your hearing health, or have you just learned that you have a hearing loss? You may feel confused as to the next steps you need to take, or wonder …
A Possible Link Between Exercise & Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Everyone knows that exercise is important for your overall health and well being. Staying active helps you maintain a healthy body weight, reduces your risk of diabetes, improves bone health and mobility, and helps you …
Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a movie night with your family, and seeing a long-anticipated film on the big screen with a bag of delicious popcorn. Seeing a movie is a great way to beat …
Hearing Loss Could Restrict Mobility & Quality of Life
Hearing loss has a lot of negative consequences. You know hearing loss makes it more difficult to communicate, and you struggle to follow conversations in crowded coffee shops. However, hearing loss isn’t just about communicating. …
A Healthy Diet Can Lower the Risk of Hearing Loss
Do you have hearing loss? Along with diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions faced by older Americans. You want to enjoy your retirement in great health, …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
Are you worried about your hearing health? Have you found it more difficult that usual to follow conversations, or have you been asking your friends to repeat themselves? Were you startled to see emergency lights …