When it comes to health check-ups, many of us prioritize dental appointments, eye exams, and routine physicals. However, there’s one important aspect of our well-being that often gets overlooked—our hearing. Hearing is a fundamental sense that connects us to the world, enabling us to communicate, enjoy music, and stay safe. Yet the importance of regular hearing check-ups is often underestimated. … Read More
Exploring the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss
Hearing is one of our most important senses, and it’s integral to our daily experiences. However, there are a few unexpected factors that can impact our hearing health. One of these factors is high blood pressure. Understanding High Blood Pressure Before we explore the relationship between high blood pressure and hearing loss, let’s take a closer look at the fundamentals … Read More
Creating a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Home: A Guide to Comfort and Inclusion
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where we want to feel safe, comfortable, and connected. If you or a loved one is living with hearing loss, you know that creating a hearing-loss-friendly home is essential for maintaining a high quality of life. Here are a few practical tips that can make your home a more inclusive and … Read More
Making Backyard Parties Hearing-Friendly: Tips for Hosts
If you’re one of the millions of people entertaining during the summer weather, it’s safe to guess that the backyard is the setting of your shindig. The fair weather allows us to expand outward and enjoy a natural setting, taking advantage of the balmy breeze. Among your guests will certainly be one of the estimated 30 million Americans living with … Read More
How Excessive Alcohol Use Can Affect Your Hearing
We drink alcohol to celebrate, to release inhibitions and to relieve stress—however, it’s a delicate balance between celebration and one too many drinks. While some people can have a drink or two and call it a night, many have an allergic reaction, which manifests as an addiction. For alcoholics it is difficult to stop once you’ve had your first drink, … Read More
Watch Out for Dangerous Decibels in Exercise Classes
Do you have an exercise routine that you love? Whether it’s swimming, running, yoga or a team sport, a regular exercise routine can not only keep you in shape but improve brain health, decrease the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, keep all functions of the body in better condition and improve your ability to do everyday activities. When … Read More
How Air Pollution Can Contribute to Hearing Loss
Everyone knows that loud noise can damage your hearing, however this isn’t the only risk to our ears we have to navigate in our daily lives. It’s important to understand other risks to hearing loss as well, in order to avoid some of the devastating consequences. Hearing loss is a permanent condition which not only affects our ability to follow … Read More
Nutrients That Boost Your Hearing Health
We are what we eat. Every dietary choice directly affects our health. Some effects you feel immediately such as the sensation of a perfectly balanced dish or the rush of chocolate as the caffeine and sugar hit our system giving us a short quick burst of energy. Other effects of food develop a little more subtly over time. If you … Read More
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!
Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global campaign raises awareness about hearing loss. Though it is one of the most common health issues people experience, it is widely undertreated. It is estimated that only a third of people who could benefit from treatment actually receive it. The theme … Read More
A Link between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep Issues
If you have had ringing in your ears, you will be familiar with the stress it can cause you. Not only is it distracting from the activities you need to complete in your day, but you can find it difficult to achieve the mental rest you need to fall asleep. Particularly in the quiet hours just before falling asleep, you … Read More