As your loved ones age, you expect things like the need for bifocals or stories about when they were your age or gray hair. Hearing loss is another change that we associate with aging. This happens for numerous reasons: Some medications or medical treatments like chemotherapy that cause structural harm to the ear, exposure to […]
What hinders your hearing protection from working properly? Here are 3 things to look out for. Despite your best attempts, you can sometimes encounter things that can mess with your hearing protection, both at home and at the job. And that can be discouraging. After all, you’re trying to do what you’re supposed to do! […]
Contemporary technology has evolved the way we power electronics of all kinds, from cameras to phones to music players. A robust, rechargeable hearing aid battery is finally realizing the hopes of hearing aid makers to replace the antiquated disposable power sources of the past. Size 312 batteries are the most common of the disposable batteries […]
When people are at an age where they are still working, their job is frequently a big part of their self-worth. They base their self-image on what type of job they have, what position they hold, and how much they earn. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone asks, “So what do […]
Are you aware that around one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is impacted by hearing impairment and half of them are over 75? But in spite of its prevalence, only about 30% of people who have hearing loss have ever used hearing aids (and that number drops to 16% for […]
When the men and women of our armed forces come home from service, they often suffer from emotional, physical, and mental challenges. Within the continuing discussion concerning veteran’s healthcare, the most commonly diagnosed disability is often relatively disregarded: Tinnitus and hearing loss. Even if you factor in age and occupation, there’s a 30% higher chance […]
The cause of tinnitus, a constant buzzing or ringing in the ears, is generally ambiguous. But one thing we know for sure is that if you have hearing loss your chance of experiencing tinnitus goes up. Up to 90% of people who are afflicted by tinnitus also have hearing loss according to HIAA. As you […]
Music lovers and musicians of every genre can no doubt relate to the words of reggae icon Bob Marley. Marley said the following in regards to the power of music: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” While physical pain might not come with the music received by adoring […]
A loud workplace isn’t very good for your ears (or your focus, for that matter). The health of your hearing can be negatively affected by even moderate noise levels if you’re exposed to it for several hours every day. This is why questions like “what hearing protection should I use?” are worth asking. Most of […]
New research has revealed a strong link between hearing loss and mental health. And there’s something else that both of these conditions have in common – health professionals and patients frequently fail to acknowledge and address them. Realizing there is a connection could potentially improve mental health for millions of individuals and provide hope as […]