With all the daily distractions and technological overstimulation of the modern age, getting a good night’s sleep has become increasingly difficult for many people. Did you know that white noise is an incredibly effective sound source that can encourage a… Read More
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Living With Tinnitus
Tinnitus — the ringing, hissing, or buzzing sounds that some people experience in their ears, can be difficult to live with. There are a few things that can be done to relieve this problem from home, but remember that any… Read More
How to Clean Your Hearing Aid
Although your healthcare professional will typically clean your hearing instruments every time you visit, it’s also a good idea to keep your hearing aids in good shape when you’re at home. Hearing aids are tiny pieces of technology that have… Read More
How to Use Earbuds the Right Way
Last week we talked about how earbuds can impact your hearing, but let’s be real—kicking the cans entirely won’t help us enjoy the tunes we love. So how can you prevent noise-induced hearing loss due to earbuds? Here’s a few… Read More
How Earbuds Can Affect Your Hearing
Earbuds are a convenient way to listen to your favorite tunes on the go. But did you know that earbuds have the potential to damage your hearing? Earbuds are essentially tiny speakers that you wear inside your ears. While you… Read More
Overlooked Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing is an essential component of our daily lives. It’s how we communicate, enjoy music, and are signaled by oncoming dangers. It’s crucial that we take steps to avoid hearing loss as we grow older. Because hearing loss is often… Read More
How Does Hearing Really Work?
Sound. It’s all around us. It’s your pesky alarm waking you in the morning. It’s the chirping of summer birds. It’s the words we choose to say to one another. Hearing is such a critical component of our daily lives,… Read More
Dealing with Earwax Buildup
Earwax, or cerumen, is produced in the ear canal to protect the ear from dust particles, microorganisms, and other foreign particles that could potentially damage your ear. Normally, earwax dries up and falls out of the ear on its own,… Read More
What Are the Causes of Hearing Loss?
Do you find yourself turning the music in your car up higher and higher every year? Are you constantly asking your co-workers to repeat what they say? While hearing loss can be gradual and hard to notice, it can add… Read More
What is High-Frequency Hearing Loss?
High-frequency hearing loss is becoming more and more common among Americans. In fact, 15% of Americans from the ages of 20 to 69 experience high-frequency hearing loss because of their own actions. And since it’s becoming so common, it’s more… Read More