Fireworks, lawn mowers, air shows, outdoor concerts, and barking dogs are just a few of the reasons most of us consider summer to be the noisiest time of year. What we might not realize is that winter provides its own...
Hitting the Water? Don’t Forget These Little Gems for Ear Protection!
Swimmers’ earplugs can make a big difference in keeping your ears safe while swimming this summer. Here are the 4 things you should know about them:
Read MoreHearing Loss and Work: The 6 Most At-Risk Occupations
Most of us assume that we can pinpoint the causes of our hearing loss — too many loud concerts in our youth, living near a busy airport, illness, injury, age, overdoing it on ototoxic medications, etc. In reality, hearing loss...
Health Effects of Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is any sound that reduces your quality of life. That simple definition, however, has more packed into it than you might suspect; including the health of your brain and heart.
Read MoreNoise Hazards on the Job: Protect Yourself!
Noise-related hearing loss is a serious issue and one that is easily preventable. Follow these helpful tips and protect your hearing!
Read MoreThe Hunt for Hearing Protection: What You Should Know to Keep Your Ears Safe
Exposure to gunshots can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Here’s what you need to know about hearing protection options as a hunter or shooter.
Read More5 Ways Better Hearing Can Help Your Career
Hearing loss can lead to $30,000 in lost income every year. Luckily, treating hearing loss can prevent this and can help in ways you might not expect.
Read MoreDos and Don’ts for Taking Little Ones to See Fireworks
If you have a newborn in the family, these tips will help prepare you on how to protect their ears from the boom of fireworks.
Read MoreThe sleigh bells are ringing — can you hear them?
The sounds of the holiday season — the church choir, little ones delighting in presents, friends reminiscing about holidays long ago — are what make the season merry and bright. But if you are distracted by your tinnitus, holidays might...
Are Your Kids’ Toys Hurting Their Hearing?
Seeing your kids or grandkids enjoying their favorite new toy that you got them can be a very endearing experience, but one thing we don’t always think about is that some toys that make noise can be harmful to your...