You know that it can be a challenge to get your partner’s attention if they have neglected hearing loss. First, you try to use their name. “Greg”, you say, but you used a normal, inside volume level, so you get no reply. You try increasing your volume and saying Greg’s name again but he still
There are many well recognized causes of hearing loss, but few people realize the dangers that some chemicals pose to their hearing. While there are several groups of people at risk, people in industries such as textiles, petroleum, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication have greater exposure. Knowing what these hazardous chemicals are and what precautions
Music is an important part of Aiden’s life. He listens to Spotify while at work, switches to Pandora while jogging, and he has a playlist for everything: cardio, cooking, gaming, you name it. His headphones are just about always on, his life a completely soundtracked affair. But permanent hearing damage may be happening due to
You first notice the sound when you’re in bed trying to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or pulsating in it. The sound is rhythmic and tuned in to your heartbeat. And once you notice that sound, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you awake, which is not good because you need your sleep
Let’s imagine you go to a rock concert. You’re awesome, so you spend all night up front. It’s not exactly hearing-healthy, but it’s fun, and the next day, you wake up with two ringing ears. (That part’s less fun.) But what if you awaken and can only hear out of one ear? Well, if that’s
Congratulations! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – an incredible piece of modern technology. But, just like with all new devices, there are things that hearing aid wearers wish somebody had told them. Let’s go over nine common mistakes new hearing aid wearers make and how you can steer clear of them.
Are you experiencing ringing in your ears that’s driving you crazy? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause may be. Tinnitus, what exactly is it? Tinnitus is the name referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external noises present to explain this sensation.
There are many ways to feel more youthful. But protecting your hearing is one way that is often ignored. Diet and exercise have been publicized for years as a proven way to increase your lifespan while improving your quality of life. These practices also help you control your weight and help prevent heart disease and
Some activities are simply staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these events return to something resembling normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are getting larger. And that can be an issue. Let’s face it: you’ve noticed ringing in your ears after attending a concert before.
Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be the result of various things. While hearing loss is usually due to age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss may be an indication of a more severe root medical issue. These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for There are
Everybody’s hearing loss situation is unique and hearing aids are manufactured to make up for those unique conditions. Whether you are new to using hearing aids or have been wearing them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other type of pain, there is an answer. If your hearing aid is properly
Does it seem like your hearing aid batteries die way too fast? Here are some unexpected reasons that might happen. So how long should the charge on my hearing aid battery go? From 3 to 7 days is the standard time-frame for charge to last. That range is rather wide. So wide, in fact, that
