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…
Why Hearing Loss Can Make Words Sound Jumbled
Do you ever find yourself hearing someone’s voice but not quite catching the actual words? You could be picking up the sounds but still feel like they’re speaking a different language. Words like “bat” and “pat” or “seventeen” and “seventy” may seem to blur together, making conversations difficult and even exhausting. If this sounds familiar,…
Yard Care and Hearing Protection: How to Do Yard Work With Hearing Protection
With autumn’s arrival, yard work becomes essential as you prepare for winter and clean up falling leaves. However, many people overlook how the loud equipment used for tasks like mowing, leaf blowing and using a chainsaw can affect their hearing. These tools produce high levels of noise, which can lead to hearing damage if you’re…
How To Manage Allergies When Travelling
When it comes to allergies, you’re not alone—approximately 31.8% of adults in the United States deal with at least one allergy. For many, managing these symptoms at home is a daily task, but traveling adds a new level of complexity. Whether you’re hopping on a plane or hitting the road, it’s crucial to have a…
Are Custom Earplugs the Right Choice for You?
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) impacts about 5% of the global population, making it the second most common cause of inner ear hearing loss. Let’s take a look at how loud noise damages your hearing and how custom earplugs can help protect it. How Does Loud Noise Damage Your Hearing? Your inner ear contains a small…
Can Yoga Help Minimize Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of sound, such as ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears without an external source. It affects more than 50 million people in the United States. The severity and duration of tinnitus can vary greatly; for some, it’s a fleeting experience, while for others, it can be persistent and…
Why Is Hearing Protection Important When You Have Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss affects approximately 20% of the global population. If you’re among the people with hearing loss, it can feel easy to push hearing protection off to the side, assuming it is no longer necessary. In reality, hearing loss is not a one-time occurrence. For example, if you develop hearing loss after a sudden loud…