How to Stay Active with Hearing Aids
Nearly 28.8 million people in the U.S. could benefit from hearing aids. When it comes to caring for your hearing aids, handling them gently and keeping them dry are essential practices. Therefore, wearing them while working out may seem counterintuitive. With proper care, hearing aids can enhance your workout experience and ensure your safety. Why…
What To Know About Musician’s Monitors for Hearing Protection
The risk of noise-induced hearing loss is higher among musicians than in the general population. This type of hearing loss, which is prevalent in 18% of adults aged 18-69 who have been exposed to loud noises at work for more than five years, can result from prolonged exposure to loud sounds. So, protecting your hearing…
Using Sound Enrichment To Manage Your Tinnitus
Hearing a buzzing or ringing noise in your ears, whether constant or sporadic, can leave you feeling stressed, anxious and irritable. The presence of a ringing or buzzing that cannot be heard from the outside is characteristic of a condition called tinnitus. Approximately 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes in…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Iron Deficiency?
Hearing loss is a common condition that millions of Americans deal with every year. While the most likely causes of hearing loss are things like noise exposure, aging and genetics, other factors may increase your risk as well. Some research has indicated that there is a link between low iron levels and an increased risk…
How Do Audiobooks Help With Auditory Training?
If you or a loved one has trouble understanding speech sounds, but a hearing test reveals normal results, the issue may lie in the ability to process auditory information. Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition wherein there is a disruption in the way that a person’s brain understands what their ears are hearing. While…
Protecting Your Hearing During an Outdoor Workout
Bringing your workout out of the gym and into parks, trails and lakes can keep you healthy and give you the opportunity to breathe in some fresh air. Whether you like group Pilates in Foster Park or hiking some far-off mountain, knowing how to protect your hearing can help keep your outdoor workouts fun, stress-free…
What Common Noises in The Ear Mean
Though it might be slightly disorienting, it’s not uncommon to have the occasional clicking or ringing in your ears, among other noises. Let’s take a look at the causes of some of the more common ear noises, as well as when it’s time to seek treatment from your medical provider. Ringing in The Ears Means…
Study Shows Link Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common problem, affecting approximately 15 to 20% of people. It presents as a buzzing, clicking or ringing noise in one or both ears. Though its severity varies, it can lead to increased stress, fatigue, anxiety, headaches and other problems. Though it can come from multiple underlying conditions, knowing the risk factors for…
Is It Tinnitus or TMJ Disorder?
Two conditions that are sometimes confused with one another are tinnitus and TMJ disorder. This is because both are associated with sounds, oftentimes clicking or popping, in the ears. In this post, we review what the conditions are, how to tell the difference between them and how to find relief. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is…
What Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
You might assume that all hearing loss is the same. However, there are actually different types. Let’s take a closer look at the most common kind, sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural Hearing Loss is The Most Common Type of Hearing Loss The National Library of Medicine states that “Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common…