Action movies, with their intense scenes and immersive sound effects, provide a fun experience, especially in the ambiance of a theater. However, what often goes unnoticed is the potential impact these movies could have on our hearing. Regular exposure to loud noises is a known cause of hearing loss, with sounds above 70 decibels (dB ..read more

Lack of sleep can significantly impact your productivity, mood, stress levels and focus. Tinnitus, a condition causing a buzzing, ringing or humming in the ears, affects more than 50 million people in the United States a year. Managing tinnitus for better sleep can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can use to alleviate ..read more

Standard emergency alarms primarily rely on sound to alert individuals about potential dangers. However, for those affected by hearing loss, these auditory alerts may not be effective. Fortunately, various alternative solutions can ensure that emergencies are communicated effectively, even for those with hearing loss. Understanding the options available and preparing beforehand can significantly enhance safety ..read more

There are currently more than 1.5 billion people in the world living with hearing loss. From communication difficulties to social isolation and increased cognitive load, untreated hearing loss can significantly diminish your quality of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By making 2024 the year of hearing loss treatment, you can take ..read more

A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils, the two pads of tissue in the back of the throat. It is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. The surgery is used to treat recurring or severe tonsillitis, sleep-disordered breathing issues or other complications of enlarged tonsils. If you ..read more

We don’t often think of children’s toys as posing a risk to our child’s hearing. However, many children’s toys are quite loud and could be damaging to their long-term hearing health. It’s important to consider hearing damage when selecting toys for your child.   Think through some of these factors when purchasing your next toy from ..read more

Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?  We don’t often think of children’s toys as posing a risk to our child’s hearing. However, many children’s toys are quite loud and could be damaging to their long-term hearing health. It’s important to consider hearing damage when selecting toys for your child.   Think through some of these factors when ..read more

October is Audiology Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to learn about ways to protect your hearing health. Turns out, one way to lower your risk of developing hearing loss is to get regular physical exercise. Research Shows Physical Activity Lowers Hearing Loss Risk A 2021 study wanted to see if there was ..read more

Hearing loss is often first identified by a loved one rather than the one experiencing it. We don’t always notice when we haven’t heard something correctly or missed a noise altogether. Hearing loss is highly prevalent, with nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults over 70 estimated to experience it. Because our loved ones may not recognize ..read more

Many things can cause or exacerbate symptoms of tinnitus, including hearing loss or an ear injury. Another common cause of ringing in the ears can be too much earwax. A Closer Look at Tinnitus Tinnitus is frequently described as experiencing a ringing sensation in one or, less commonly, both ears. However, tinnitus can experience a ..read more