Love of the open road and the thrill of speed top the list of reasons why people love riding motorcycles. However, if you’re a devoted rider, you should be aware of a significant risk: research has linked this thrilling hobby to irreversible hearing damage. The effect of motorcycle speed and riding duration on hearing health […]
You scheduled a hearing test but you’re so busy it’s reasonable that you would have forgotten about it. Thankfully, you just received that reminder text from the clinic, and you still have time to prepare. So… what should you do? The success of your appointment will be increased with just a little bit of basic […]
Summer is all about sunshine, relaxation, and plenty of social experiences. But enjoying these summer activities can be a real challenge for individuals who have hearing loss. Fear not, as with a bit of preparation and thought, you can make sure that your summer experiences are still enjoyable. Get the most out of summer with […]
Did you know that high blood pressure can also increase your chance of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss normally starts to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Your symptoms could progress slowly and be mostly invisible, but this type of hearing loss is permanent. Usually, it’s the consequence of many years of […]
Age-associated hearing loss can have broad impacts across your overall life. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your mental clarity can also be impacted. Over time, hearing loss can intensely impact the way your brain works in ways that directly impact your mood, your memory, and more. The […]
Tinnitus is an extremely common condition of the ear. It’s one of the most common health conditions in the world with some estimates suggesting that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one time or another. The condition is experienced as a sound in the ear that isn’t actually there, usually, it’s […]
Putting off on essential appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amidst the hustle and bustle of daily events. You might even find yourself hesitating to order hearing aids altogether. But hearing loss affects more than just your ears and holding off on treatment can have detrimental effects on your entire life. […]
Our ears are frequently what carry the load of unintentional harm from neglect in our busy daily lives. From the allure of ear candling to the seemingly harmless act of utilizing cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. Below, we explore four important strategies to safeguard your sense of […]
Chances are, earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it forms. What triggers the buildup of earwax? Earwax, technically called cerumen, is a thick blend of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and […]
Hearing loss can impact many areas of your day-to-day life. Your pastimes, your professional life, and even your love life can be impacted by hearing loss, for instance. Communication can become strained for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. This can cause increased stress, more quarrels, and even the development of animosity. In other […]
