There’s nothing better than cruising with your windows down during the peak of summer. Unfortunately, wind resistance, the radio, and traffic noise can cause hearing loss. Open Windows And Hearing Loss Exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can damage your hearing. Driving with your windows down exposes your ears 89 dB and higher. Driving with […]

Frank starts every day with fresh-ground coffee. He drives to work and cranks the radio during his 20-minute commute. Cars honk with impatience, and jackhammers roar through a construction zone. At work, Frank operates backhoes and skid steers, sometimes forgetting to wear his soundproof headphones, before returning home through rush hour traffic. He cuts his […]

Nearly 30% of the population over 65 experience some degree of hearing loss. That’s about 50 million people in the United States alone. The level of temporary or permanent hearing loss varies among individuals, so it’s important to know the signs. Signs And Cause of Temporary Hearing Loss Temporary hearing loss can be treated easily […]

For teachers with hearing loss, leading a classroom of energetic young minds (and bodies) can prove challenging, but a little preparation can go a long way in making the teaching honor roll. It helps to see teaching with an impairment as an opportunity rather than a burden – how better to teach children to have […]

We all have sounds we don’t like, but some people find certain sounds almost unbearable. Misophonia and hyperacusis are hearing conditions caused by a miscommunication in signals between your ears and brain when these sounds occur. Determining the difference between these conditions is partially based on an individual’s reaction to trigger sounds. The two conditions […]

Did you know that for those older than 60 years, the risk of dementia is closely related to the severity of hearing loss?  Research indicates that hearing difficulties, social isolation and shared brain function pathways may require that more cognitive resources be applied to hear, reducing those available for working memory.  An annual examination by […]

Many people think hearing problems affect only the person experiencing them, but anyone who knows and loves someone with the condition knows that’s not the case. Hearing loss affects communication – a foundation of any relationship – whether it be with family, friends or significant others. There are nearly 50 million Americans with hearing loss, […]

Did you know that there are many health connections that can be connected to hearing loss? These hearing loss comorbidities are conditions that have links to hearing loss, meaning if you have these health issues, you may be at a higher risk for hearing loss, and vice versa. Aging Age-related hearing loss affects more men […]

Seasonal allergies likely cause itchy, watery eyes, and sinus trouble. But they can also wreak havoc on your ears. Yearly or seasonal allergies can lead to temporary hearing loss or tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing in the ears. An allergy is a common autoimmune disease and the body’s response to an allergen. When allergens […]

Summer is a blast – sometimes literally. The Fourth of July is a highlight of summer for people of all ages, bringing together friends and family for food, fun, and fireworks. Additionally, popular summer outings like concerts, parades and sporting events fill up our social calendars in the warmest months of the year. These fun […]