For professional musicians, hearing isn’t simply a sense, it’s a critical part of their craft and livelihood. Remarkably, many musicians still operate under the belief that hearing loss is an inescapable feature of their profession. This is both an antiquated and harmful mindset. Fortunately, recent legal developments and growing awareness are driving substantial changes, challenging […]
Earplugs can often be a basic and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. Noises that may be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s rest can be reduced or totally blocked out by using a pair of earplugs at night. Getting a restful […]
As our family members age, specific changes in their health can be anticipated. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health concerns. Around one out of three individuals aged 65 to 74 deals with some degree of hearing loss as reported by the National Institute of Health. And for people who are […]
Most individuals think that as they age hearing loss will be unavoidable. In truth, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a major factor. Permanent hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Alarmingly, this problem isn’t restricted to older adults; even children are now showing […]
It may seem as though the roots of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-understood. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The universal understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, leading to long-term and permanent hearing loss. Though we’ve known this for some time now, […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 60% of people in Canada suffer from some sort of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
