HEARING TIPS
Exploring a Career in the Hearing Care Profession
While the majority of us remain current with our yearly physical, dental cleaning, and eye examination, we usually fail to think about the well-being of our hearing. And when our hearing does start to weaken, it occurs so slowly that we barely notice and neglect to do...
Avoiding the Biggest Mistake in Treating Your Hearing Loss
Do you remember the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetized bracelets that promised to provide you with instantaneous and significant pain relief from arthritis and other chronic disorders? Well, you won’t see much of that advertising anymore; in 2008, the producers...
8 Reasons Hearing Loss is More Dangerous Than You Think
Hearing deficit is hazardously sneaky. It creeps up on you over the years so little by little you barely notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And afterwards, when you eventually recognize the symptoms, you shrug it off as bothersome and aggravating because its...
Professional musicians at greater risk of developing hearing loss
Popularity, wealth, and screaming fans are all part of the life of a professional musician. In spite of this, a lot of “hearing loss” or “tinnitus” can result from all that fortune and fame. The sad fact is, a musician’s hearing is what is most vulnerable to harm from...
Preventing work related hearing loss with high fidelity, custom-fit ear plugs
You should educate yourself on the common decibel levels of sounds so you can better protect your ears while at work or at a concert. It’s true that countless people in these environments can experience hearing damage over time. Check out these cool facts: Did you...
A Brief History of Hearing Aids
As a result of dedicated research over the years as well as an incredible boost in technology, these devices now come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and even colors. Plus, they only weigh a few ounces, providing an unmatched comfort level. The hallmark of inventions...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are part of a growing technology that is a direct result of hard working, committed scientists who have a hearing impaired loved one in their lives. This has all come from the leaps and bounds in terms of technological advancement over the past 200 years....
How Ibuprofen Can Lead To Hearing Loss
Were you aware that many common pain relievers you take to fight muscle aches and pains, as well as headaches, can be to blame for your hearing loss? This finding comes on the heels of a study done by the American Journal of Advanced Epidemiology, showing that...
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Holiday Gatherings
While you may think those with hearing impairments are happy just being at a family gathering, it is important to make sure that they are enjoying themselves. This means going the extra mile to include them. We will take a closer look at the ways that hearing loss can...
How Hearing Aids are Programmed
Users can’t simply purchase a set of hearing aids off the rack. Why? They must be programmed because they won’t show any benefits to you otherwise. A certified audiologist should do this. This is vital because your hearing aid needs to fit your ears perfectly and...
