While hearing loss can happen naturally as you age, there are still ways you can be proactive. There are healthy steps you can take to help ensure that your ability to hear remains healthy. Many of us know that we have to protect our ears from loud noises and keep them clean, but did you know that there are activities you can do to help improve your hearing?
With fall just around the corner, we will start to experience colder temperatures and changing leaves. Change is seen during this time of year, so it is a good time to follow suit and change your own hearing healthcare habits for the better. Many of our daily activities can cause noise-induced hearing loss without taking the proper precautions,
Dating can be hard enough, and if you are hard of hearing, or are dating someone who is, this difficulty can become magnified. There’s a lot to think about, what to wear, where to go and if you have a hearing impairment there’s even more “stressors” added on. Luckily, dating with hearing loss doesn’t have to be stressful and difficult.
Living in New York is exciting no matter the time of year. In this beautiful state we seem to have a bit of everything, and have something for everyone, no matter the season. One of the most popular past times we can participate in is shooting and hunting. However, the noise from a gunshot can damage your ears and can even cause long term hearing damage and hearing loss.
Do you find yourself saying “what” a lot? No matter the reason, there may be times when you may need a bit of a boost in regards to hearing. Whether that may be a way to improve your own listening skills or just a way to hear a little better, having a few hearing hacks up your sleeve doesn’t hurt.
Summer is here, and that means time spent outdoors in the warmth and summer sun. Hot temperatures, time spent outdoors, and swimming – what’s not to love? However, despite the pros of summer, the sounds of summer can prove to be harmful to our ears. Many of the outdoor activities we partake in during the summer can be loud,
Having the ability to hear is a blessing that allows you to communicate and interact with the world around you. However, hearing impairment or loss is a common condition that can negatively affect your well-being and quality of life. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, an estimated 20% of Americans have reported some degree of hearing loss,
Hearing loss can be a very frustrating condition, for all parties involved. As humans we thrive on communication, so hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has a hearing impairment. Hearing loss also affects everyone else around them. Communication can become difficult as well as frustrating, but there are communication techniques that can be implemented that can help re-establish your connections with others.
An inner ear condition that affects both men and women, Meniere’s disease affects hearing and causes balance problems. Also known as an unstable inner ear, Meniere’s disease typically only affects one ear, and this condition occurs gradually. While the exact cause of this condition is not known, research suggests that this condition may be a result of a fluid imbalance in the inner ear.
It’s allergy season, so get out your tissues! A runny nose and itchy, watery eyes are the trademark signs of an allergic reaction, but did you know that there is a connection between allergies and hearing loss? In fact, your allergies can cause you to have a diminished sense of hearing. When your body responds to allergens,