February 12, 2016
Did you know most people have been using cotton swabs wrong all their lives? Keep reading to find out five major reasons why Q-tips or cotton swabs are a big NO for your ears. 1. Because the manufacturer warns against it. Q-tips are a major consumer product, if not the only, whose common use is precisely the one the manufacturer […]
April 13, 2016
Did you know exposure to noise is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss? Read our top 5 tips for protecting your hearing and to learn what you can do to help prevent hearing loss. At Work and at home: If you are surrounded by noise- whether it’s construction, engineering or dentistry- you can reduce the risks by using […]
May 9, 2016
Imagine regularly asking someone to repeat something over and over again. You may sense the speaker’s frustration and feel bad about having to ask. You may even decide to stop asking all together, further isolating yourself from the conversation and whoever you’re talking to. This situation is just as frustrating for those who suffer from hearing loss. As an acquaintance, […]
June 30, 2016
Although hearing loss can be hereditary and a natural result of aging, there are proactive steps you can take to keep your hearing sharp and healthy. Read below for five activities that can improve your hearing. Some of them may surprise you! 1. Puzzles Your ears receive sounds, but your brain processes all the wonderful, (and maybe not so wonderful,) […]
August 3, 2016
When a medical condition occurs in the body, it can affect you in ways you wouldn’t have expected! This is true even with hearing loss, which can be caused by other medical conditions. Here are five surprising medical conditions that can cause hearing loss. 1. Otosclerosis Throughout our lives, our bones remodel themselves by replacing old tissue with new tissue. […]
August 26, 2016
Any job that regularly exposes you to loud noises can increase your risk for hearing loss. At least 15 minutes of prolonged exposure to noise above 100 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss. Once your hearing is damaged, it often cannot be restored. Here are some jobs that put you at risk for hearing loss and here’s what you can […]