Managing Stress to Improve Tinnitus
One major trigger for tinnitus is stress. At this time during a global pandemic and major civil unrest, stress levels are at an all-time high for many people across the nation. In addition, it is all too easy to become caught in a stress-tinnitus loop, where stress causes tinnitus, tinnitus causes further stress, and so…
Are You Ruining Your Hearing?
Hearing loss has a number of causes, including aging and exposure to loud noises. While there may be nothing you can do to prevent the march of time, a few causes are preventable. Below are three surprising causes of hearing loss. Blood Conditions High blood pressure, high cholesterol and even diabetes can affect the cells…
Playing Sports with Hearing Loss
Being a successful athlete requires you to be in tune with your senses. For those with hearing loss, all that’s needed is a little extra planning to keep up with the competition. Follow the tips below to learn more about playing sports with hearing loss. Successful Athletes with Hearing Loss One of the earliest deaf…
What Is Noise Pollution?
While most other forms of pollution are visible (think LA smog), noise pollution is invisible. However, that doesn’t make it any less harmful. Hearing loss is a very real consequence of not protecting yourself from noise pollution, but there are other negative effects of noise pollution as well. Below is an overview of what constitutes…
Hearing Aids Myths
Of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, only one in five actually seeks treatment. This is likely in part due to the many misconceptions that exist about hearing aids. The hearing aids of today are vastly different from the clunky devices of times past. Below are several myths about hearing loss and the truth…
Benefits of Invisible Hearing Aids
Invisible hearing aids are a new option for certain individuals with hearing loss who don’t want to wear obvious hearing aids or deal with maintenance and battery changes. The Phonak Lyric is an invisible device that is worn 24 hours a day, seven days a week for up to four months at a time. It’s…
How Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing
Whether you’re a concert-goer or concert-performer, it’s essential for you to take measures to protect your hearing in order to be able to continue enjoying the music well into old age. The threshold for sounds that are considered safe is 85 dB – around the volume of a crowded restaurant. Rock concerts and symphonies clock…
Tips for Dating Someone with Hearing Loss
Whether it’s your first date or your hundredth date, it can be difficult to know what communication needs your date has if they have hearing loss or wear hearing aids. Here are some tips for making the most of your date with your favorite Valentine. Planning date when you have hearing loss The restaurant that…
Managing Meniere’s Disease
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 615,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, with nearly 50,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, no cure has been identified for Meniere’s disease, but certain lifestyle modifications have been shown to reduce symptoms. What Is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s…
Why Aren’t You Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
There are many benefits to wearing hearing aids, including improved mental and physical health, better cognition and balance, increased professional success and earning power, renewed confidence, healthier relationships and improved social interactions. But despite these benefits, many people do not wear their hearing devices. Why You Aren’t Wearing Your Hearing Devices There are many reasons…
