Noise pollution can pose a significant threat to hearing health and overall well-being. From bustling city streets and construction sites to loud music venues and industrial settings, exposure to excessive noise levels can have negative effects on auditory function. Noise …
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
Loud music, fireworks, and other noisy environments have become a part of everyday life for children. But what many parents may not realize is that excessive noise exposure can lead to permanent hearing damage. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a …
To Hear for Life, Listen with Care: World Health Org Announces International Safe Listening Standards
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions facing people of all ages in the US. While commonly considered a health setback for older adults, due to exposure to noise, a whole new generation is experiencing a rise …
Protect Your Hearing while Using Headphones
Protect Your Hearing while Using Headphones Headphones are one of the most popular ways to listen to music and podcasts. Since 1979 with the introduction of the Sony Walkman Cassette player, people have been using headphones as a way to …
Hearing Loss: The Most Common Work-Related Injury in the US
An article in USA Today stated that annually, around 22 million Americans are exposed to dangerous levels of noise at their place of work. In 2019 NIOSH estimated that at least 10 million more were exposed at their workplace to …
Can Air Pollution Affect Our Hearing Abilities?
Loud noise and noise pollution, as we all know, can cause hearing loss. These sounds can harm your ear’s cells, making them difficult to hear. But have you ever considered how the air you breathe may influence your ears? That …
Current & Former Smokers May Be at Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
If you are a smoker, you are probably familiar with at least a few reasons to quit. Aside from it being an addictive habit which puts your body at risk for lung cancer and hypertension and heart disease, now there …
All About Hearing Protection
If you are concerned about hearing protection, you are already taking a step in the right direction. Although advances are rapidly changing the possibilities of hearing assistance, the best way to solve the problems associated with hearing loss is to …
How to Fight Noise Pollution & Protect Your Hearing
Our world is becoming louder every day, with increasing traffic on our city streets, noisy construction sites, and music blaring at the gym. Even our homes are louder than ever before, with the hum and beeping of our kitchen appliances, …
4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
It is essential for everyone to take care of their ears and hearing, as damage to the auditory system could be irreparable. However, if you have hearing loss it is especially important to preserve and protect your remaining hearing as …