Workplace Noise and Your Hearing: How to Protect Yourself on the Job
Many people don’t think much about the noise they deal with at work until it starts to affect their hearing. Whether it’s loud machinery, constant hammering or concerts at the Orion Amphitheater, workplace noise can have serious consequences for your hearing over time. Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, but the good news is that it’s…
Preparing for Spring Allergies: Is Now the Time To Start Immunotherapy?
Winter is quickly coming to a close, and that means spring has started to peak its head around the corner. Longer days, spring break, tasty seasonal produce and blooming flowers make spring an exciting time. Unfortunately, if you’re among the 20% of the United States population who deals with hay fever (allergic rhinitis), you know…
Starting Hearing Aids as a Senior: What To Know
Nearly half of adults over 75 have trouble hearing. Despite how common hearing loss is, many people delay seeking treatment. Some try to manage it on their own, while others struggle to accept their condition and avoid addressing it altogether. If you’ve avoided seeking treatment in the past but have recently decided to take the…
Getting Hearing Aids as a Senior: What To Know
Nearly half of adults over 75 have trouble hearing. Despite how common hearing loss is, many people delay seeking treatment. Some try to manage it on their own, while others struggle to accept their condition and avoid addressing it altogether. If you’ve avoided seeking treatment in the past but have recently decided to take the…
Is Hearing Loss Treatment the Perfect New Year’s Resolution for You?
The new year is here, and with it comes an exciting opportunity for you to take stock of your life. For many people, a healthy diet or robust workout plan is at the top of their New Year’s resolution list. While eating healthy and working out are important aspects of a healthy body, there is…
How Can Hearing Aids Help You Rediscover the Magic of Holiday Sounds?
The holiday season is brimming with festive sights, scents and sounds. Think of the colorful lights, fresh-baked cookies and warm crackle of a fire on a chilly evening. For those living with hearing loss, some of their favorite holiday sounds can fade into the background or disappear altogether, creating a sense of disconnection during what…
The Allergy Journal: Why Tracking Your Symptoms is a Game-Changer
More than 50 million people in the United States have allergic reactions each year. And for many, allergies aren’t just the occasional sneeze or itch but a constant nuisance. If you’ve been living with allergies for years but haven’t figured out what’s triggering them, tracking your symptoms in an allergy journal might be the perfect…
Making Thanksgiving More Enjoyable With Hearing Aids
As the weather cools and autumn leaves blanket the ground, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Along with a big dinner and plenty of tasty leftovers, Thanksgiving brings a lot of socializing. For many, these conversations and shared moments are the highlight of the season. However, for those with hearing loss, the combination of bustling…
Steps for a Safe, Allergy-Free Kitchen
Approximately 50 million people have an allergic reaction each year. If you’re one of these people, you know that keeping allergy triggers (allergens) out of your home is crucial to managing your symptoms. However, one place you might not have thought of as a source of allergens is your kitchen. When it comes to maintaining…
How To Host an Allergy-Friendly Halloween Party
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are scary, but so are allergy attacks. This year, take a little bit of time out of your spooky prep to read a few of our essential tips for throwing an allergy-friendly Halloween party. 1. Send Allergy-Aware Invitations One of the best ways to avoid an allergic reaction at your party…