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: What to Know
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…
How To Reduce Dust Mites in Your Home
Dust mites are tiny pests that feed on dead human skin cells. Although they are too small to see, approximately 80% of homes in the United States have dust mite allergens in one or more beds. When you have a dust mite allergy, your immune system reacts to the proteins found in dust mite feces,…
What To Know About Speech Testing
More than 10% of people in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. If you struggle to hear the phone ring or understand the baristas at Bus Stop Coffee, it might be time for a hearing test. There are several different ways an audiologist will test your hearing. One of the most common…
How Can Hearing Aids Help You Have the Best Summer Yet?
Summer offers long, sunny days perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, barbecues and nature-filled hikes. If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, you might wonder how your condition will affect your summer fun. Let’s take a look at how hearing aids can help you enjoy the best summer yet. Engage in Social…
Tips To Help You Come to Terms With Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects approximately 15% of U.S. adults. Despite the pervasiveness of this condition, learning you have hearing loss can feel like a big blow. Let’s take a look at a few tips to help you come to terms with hearing loss and approach treatment with confidence. Share Your Feelings Coming to terms with…