How Insomnia Affects Hearing
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes difficulty falling or staying asleep. Conservative estimates indicate 10-30% of adults live with chronic insomnia. Left untreated, insomnia can lead you to have mood problems, trouble focusing, anxiety, slow reaction time, higher risk of falling, and higher risk of health issues like high blood pressure and obesity. It…
Underlying Causes of Tinnitus You May Not Know About
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing, buzzing, clicking or hissing in the ear when no sound is present. A symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease on its own, tinnitus has long baffled professionals. Understanding where your tinnitus is coming can help you find relief. Hearing loss has long been connected…
The Effect of Social Distancing on People with Hearing Loss
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a lonely time for people across the globe. This is especially true for people with hearing loss, who are already at risk for social isolation and feelings of loneliness. What Are the Challenges of Hearing Loss & Social Distancing? It’s not surprising that numerous studies show…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
What Is the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than five percent of the world’s population experiences disabling hearing loss. You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” to describe loss of hearing, but many do not know the difference. In short, the biggest difference between these terms is in degree of loss. What…
Why Choose Custom Hearing Protection?
Exposure to loud sounds can cause noise-induced hearing loss; behind aging, this is the most common cause of hearing loss. Fortunately, protecting your ears with the use of earplugs can help prevent damage that causes hearing loss. But not all forms of protection are created equal. Custom hearing protection is a better option for a…
Choosing the Right Hearing Aid
While hearing aids can’t restore normal hearing, they can improve your communication abilities and quality of life by amplifying sounds you’ve been missing to a level your inner ears can detect. If you’ve started researching what hearing aids are on the market, you may feel overwhelmed by the choices. With the help of an audiologist,…
Hearing Aid Fact & Fiction
Of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, only one in five actually seeks treatment. Furthermore, even those who do seek treatment wait an average of seven years to do so. There are many myths about hearing loss and hearing aids that prevent people from getting the help they need. Below is an overview of…
How Assistive Listening Devices Help
While hearing aids provide enormous benefit for people with hearing loss, there are some listening environments where hearing aids alone aren’t enough. In these situations, assistive listening devices (ALDs) can be useful to help you hear and communicate your best. Below is an overview of some of today’s most popular assistive listening devices. Amplified Phones…
Hearing Regulations in the Workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was a significant step forward for workers’ rights in the U.S. because it established clear guidelines and regulations for keeping employees safe on the jobsite. One of the major parts of these new regulations pertained to workers’ protections against hearing loss caused by workplace noise exposure. The…