Many of us know that hearing loss can happen to us naturally as we age, or we can be genetically predisposed. Also, not wearing ear protection while exposed to loud noises for a prolonged period of time also can do damage to our sensitive ears. Incidents of this nature are what we typically think of when we think of hearing loss and how it develops,
When you experience a change in your hearing, it can be scary, but luckily when you encounter hearing loss, it doesn’t have to be permanent. In fact, there are few common causes of temporary hearing loss, and thankfully these conditions can often be quickly alleviated. However, that’s not to say that you won’t be scared or anxious during this process,
As we age, it’s perfectly natural that some of our senses change. Hearing loss can happen to adults as they age, and even though this is a natural part of the life cycle, these changes can be difficult for some to swallow. Sometimes the aging process in itself can make one go through the stages of grief,
The ability to hear is a blessing, but unfortunately, the idea that hearing loss is an evitable part of aging is something that most people forget. While it is true that your hearing tends to decline as you age, disease, noise exposure, trauma, and hereditary factors are also to blame. While many people like to try to ignore this unpleasant aspect of life,
The weather associated with winter is harsh, especially here in New York. Winter weather is often cold and wet, which can create some issues for your health. In fact, winter weather can even be harmful to your ears and affect your ability to hear. While it is virtually impossible to hermit yourself off from the world all winter long,
The holidays are a time when family and friends get together, enjoy each other’s company, and play catch up. However, whenever you get a group of people together, it can get loud, deafening even. In these situations, it can be hard for anyone to hear, let alone a person with impaired hearing. For those with hearing loss,
The holiday season is in full swing, and for many of us, it means family gatherings and lots of food. Loading up on treats and sweets is especially popular during this time of year, even if we know how unhealthy it is for us. However, if you are a fan of dark chocolate you are in luck.
While some may find earwax to be disgusting, it does a lot to protect your ears and your hearing. Also known as cerumen, earwax plays an essential role by trapping small particles before they enter the ear canal and potentially damage the eardrum. However, earwax impaction can occur when the cerumen gets pushed back into the ear canal.
There’s a lot to love about the fall, the air becomes cool and crisp, the leaves are changing, and there’s some delicious food in season. While many use winter squash and pumpkins as decoration, they are much more than just ornamentation as ingesting fall foods can significantly improve your health, as well as your hearing health.
It’s October, and Halloween is just around the bend. This fun, spooky holiday is exciting for both children and adults. Who doesn’t like dressing up and filling up buckets with yummy treats? However, for those who have a hearing impairment, Halloween can prove to be quite the challenge, especially at night. Nonetheless, you can still have a fantastic Halloween,