Hearing Blog

Millions of Americans have tinnitus, an annoying ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. This sound can make it hard to concentrate, follow conversations, or enjoy a quiet Sunday afternoon. Not only is this sound irritating, tinnitus is linked to anxiety and even sleep issues. What is Tinnitus? The American Tinnitus Association reports that approximately 15% of Americans have tinnitus. For some people, tinnitus will be very infrequent, and they only experience tinnitus every few...

For many of us, we spend a huge portion of our life working. Whether you are passionate about your work or simply trying to pay the bills we all deserve a safe and healthy workplace. However, approximately 22 million workers in the US are exposed to dangerous levels of noise in the workplace everyday causing permanent hearing loss. Noise Induced Hearing Loss When noises exceed safe levels it can damage or destroy the tiny hairs...

Hearing loss is the fourth leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, affecting approximately 466 million people or 6.1 % of the world’s total population. The chance of developing hearing loss rises as you age with 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 developing age-related hearing loss and affecting half of those over 75.  With odds like these it is important to understand the risks of living with hearing loss and the best ways...

Staying active is one of the best gifts you can give yourself as an active lifestyle keeps your body and your brain feeling strong and alive. Hearing loss can begin at any age from birth, as an adolescent or into your golden years. While hearing loss is more common as people grow old, affecting 1 in 3 people over the age of 65, hearing loss can also be escalated by exposure to loud noise, infection,...