Winter comes with comfortable sweaters, festive lights, and festive family fun, but it also brings weather that can be hard on your ears. Factors such as freezing temperatures, lack of humidity, congestion, and winter ailments can adversely impact your hearing and ear comfort. But with a few basic habits, you can ensure your ears remain […]
The winter season offers delights like cozy sweaters and family fun, however, it also poses environmental conditions that threaten ear health. Elements like freezing temperatures, lack of humidity, congestion, and winter ailments can adversely affect your hearing and ear comfort. You can easily help your ear health this season merely by ensuring they stay warm. […]
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can take a severe toll on your hearing health, especially in places where sound levels go above safe thresholds. Protecting your ears is vital—not only for avoiding hearing loss but also for maintaining focus in noisy surroundings. Hence, what steps should you take to choose the ideal hearing protection level […]
Typically, Thanksgiving is a gathering of sharing food, family bonds, and communicating. But when a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, they might feel out of touch at the mealtime gathering, even surrounded by people who care. While it may not seem like the “right time” to discuss something so personal, a holiday gathering can […]
Is it possible that you’ve had a hearing check that showed normal hearing, yet you still encounter trouble keeping up with dialogue, especially in settings with a lot of ambient noise, such as public venues, eateries, or workspaces? If your experience matches this, know that you’re not mistaken. You may be dealing with a condition […]
Noise is a ubiquitous part in our daily lives. Whether it’s lawnmowers, vehicles, or our own headphones, the aural world has intensified. Without proper care, this higher level of noise can result in damage to your ears. As October marks National Protect Your Hearing Month, it serves as an ideal period to review how to […]
Why is it harder to hear women’s and children’s voices? As proof, maybe you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. Obviously, we are kidding; however, there are lots of reasons why it becomes hard to hear women’s and children’s voices. Let’s explore […]
The fall season is a standout time in the yearly calendar. Imagine yourself sitting back and enjoying the sounds– children laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now imagine that you can’t hear those things or that they are muffled. Failing […]
Are you finding that you’re regularly having to boost the volume on your television to a louder level than you usually would? Or perhaps you’re frequently asking people to repeat themselves. Even though these signals may appear to be small inconveniences, they could be early signs of hearing impairment. But here’s something you might not […]
Hearing loss often starts out with mild, almost imperceptible changes that can be easy to overlook. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to recognize and bring attention to a person’s hearing problem. While children are regularly tested, many adults do not think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would for their […]