Are Leaf Blowers Harming Your Hearing?
We are now well into fall and that means one thing—colorful leaves are everywhere. While you may be tempted to grab your trusty leaf blower during your weekend chore time, you should think twice before subjecting your ears and those of your neighbors to the dangerously loud sound these machines produce. What Is Noise Pollution?…
Does Hearing Loss Increase Depression?
Being unable to follow the conversation or keep up with friends because of your hearing loss can be frustrating. This can lead to an increase in social isolation, a precursor to depression. Understanding the link between hearing loss and depression can help prompt you to seek treatment sooner or encourage a loved one to make…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
How Long Do Hearing Aids Normally Last?
Most hearing aids last between three to seven years. While this may be the average, there are a number of factors that impact the lifespan of your hearing aid. Hearing Aid Materials Hearing aids can be made of plastic, metal, silicone, polymers and a number of other materials. Those that have a protective nanocoating are…
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Hearing Treatment
The link between untreated hearing loss and an increased risk of cognitive decline has been extensively studied. But researchers have looked deeper and found that the brain’s ability to process and make sense of sound actually declines as their ability to hear decreases. This information demonstrates the importance of early intervention and the dangers of…
How to Wear a Mask with Hearing Aids
Communication is challenging enough for the millions of Americans with hearing loss, even under the best of circumstances. The global coronavirus pandemic has created additional unexpected obstacles. If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids, you may have difficulty wearing a protective mask around your ears. In fact, in doing so you run the risk…
What is an Audiologist?
A common misconception is that audiologists are primarily associated with the treatment of hearing loss with hearing aid fitting and management. However, the number of conditions and the ways in which audiologists can help you are far more extensive, as I have outlined in more detail below. Hearing Health Concerns Audiologists can help with all…
The Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Loneliness
For decades, untreated hearing loss was considered medically harmless. But over the last ten years, researchers began looking at the impact it could have on physical and mental health. One of the most troubling connections is to the increase in feelings of loneliness. The Effects of Loneliness Hearing loss has been linked to an increase…
Are You Ruining Your Hearing?
Once your hearing is damaged, it does not come back. That is not to say there are no treatments for hearing loss, as hearing aids are very successful. The best way to protect your hearing is to prevent it from getting damaged in the first place. Below are five surprising ways you are putting your…
Habits Harming Your Hearing
If you’ve been thinking about finally doing something about those bad habits, now may be the time. Not only do they cost you money and decrease your quality of life, they can have a major impact on your health, including your hearing. Below are five habits that have been linked to hearing loss. Smoking Smoking…
