Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?
We don’t often think of children’s toys as posing a risk to our child’s hearing. However, many children’s toys are quite loud and could be damaging to their long-term hearing health. It’s important to consider hearing damage when selecting toys for your child. Think through some of these factors when purchasing your next toy from…
How Exercise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
October is Audiology Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to learn about ways to protect your hearing health. Turns out, one way to lower your risk of developing hearing loss is to get regular physical exercise. Research Shows Physical Activity Lowers Hearing Loss Risk A 2021 study wanted to see if there was…
What Is the Key to Building a Good Relationship With Your Audiologist?
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the worldwide population) have some degree of hearing loss. If you’ve decided to start hearing loss treatment, it is essential to build a strong relationship with your audiologist to help you feel confident and in control of your treatment journey. Let’s examine some tips for building a…
Signs Your Loved One Might Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is often first identified by a loved one rather than the one experiencing it. We don’t always notice when we haven’t heard something correctly or missed a noise altogether. Hearing loss is highly prevalent, with nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults over 70 estimated to experience it. Because our loved ones may not recognize…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Earwax?
Many things can cause or exacerbate symptoms of tinnitus, including hearing loss or an ear injury. Another common cause of ringing in the ears can be too much earwax. A Closer Look at Tinnitus Tinnitus is frequently described as experiencing a ringing sensation in one or, less commonly, both ears. However, tinnitus can experience a…
Tips For Falling Asleep With Tinnitus
Nothing is worse than tossing and turning at night when you’re trying to fall asleep. Many different factors and conditions can affect your ability to sleep well, including tinnitus. How Tinnitus Makes It Hard to Sleep Tinnitus is often described as hearing a ringing in one or both ears. However, some people experience other noises…
What to Know About Hearing Loss & Alcohol
While you may enjoy the occasional happy hour with friends, it’s important to know that drinking too heavily or too often can affect your hearing health. Yes, alcohol consumption and hearing loss have been linked. We review more about this link in this post. Cocktail Deafness One study of young adults in London found a…
What Are The Differences Between Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Did you know that there are different types of hearing loss? Let’s take a closer look at conductive and sensorineural hearing loss and discuss the differences between them. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Overview Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common type of hearing loss. It occurs when there is damage to the hair cells of…
What People With Hearing Loss Should Know About ADA Guidelines
There are many things a person with hearing loss can do to advocate for themselves and make it easier to navigate the world around them. The main one is seeking treatment in the form of hearing aids or other assistive listening devices. However, even with these tools, there may be areas where you need additional…
Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Chronic Diseases?
Research shows that several chronic conditions are linked to hearing loss. Let’s explore the connections below, as well as what you can do to protect your health. Conditions That May Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss While not an exhaustive list, these three conditions may increase your risk for developing hearing loss. Chronic kidney disease…