Hearing loss often starts out subtly. You may dismiss your need for people to repeat themselves as them mumbling or background noise. But when this occurs, you begin to think that you might be starting to develop hearing loss. It will be easier to recognize whether your own hearing is changing by understanding the sounds […]
For professional musicians, hearing isn’t simply a sense, it’s an essential part of their art and livelihood. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the belief that hearing loss is an inescapable element of their profession. This is both an outdated and unhealthy mindset. Luckily, this harmful mindset is being challenged by growing awareness and recent […]
If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep because of disruptive noises, earplugs might provide a simple and effective solution. By putting in a pair of earplugs before you go to bed, you can considerably reduce or totally block out sounds that otherwise interfere with your ability to sleep. Getting a restful night’s sleep is […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
