Hearing Loss

You don’t just “get old” and lose your hearing overnight – though it may seem that way. It happens gradually over time, and starts younger than you’d probably think. Read about the hearing loss stages our ears go through as we grow. It almost goes without saying that most people draw a connection between hearing loss and getting older. Everyone knows that our ability to… Read More

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is often a symptom of hearing loss. For many, the ringing can be extremely uncomfortable at times. Many people who experience tinnitus have found that certain relaxing sounds can minimize the ringing in the ears and have a soothing effect. Learn how ambient noise and fractal tones can be used to help cope with tinnitus. If you’re affected by… Read More

Dealing With Noise Pollution The rock band AC/DC once sang “Rock N Roll ain’t noise pollution.” Unfortunately, for many workers loud levels of unwanted noise is a daily part of the job. The major deterioration of hearing occurs during the first 5 to 10 years of employment in a noise risk environment. Occupational hearing loss is most likely to happen at one of the twenty jobs on this… Read More

Similar to vision loss, there are different types and severity levels of hearing loss. We outline the differences between them that might help you distinguish one from the other. There are different types of hearing loss and many different ways they can affect individuals. Sometimes it’s just a simple issue like excessive wax in the ear canal or a temporary ear infection, but in many cases, it… Read More

The number of baby boomers experiencing hearing loss today is outpacing previous statistics. A survey issued by the Better Hearing Institute estimated that roughly 1 in every 6 baby boomers lives with some form of hearing loss. When’s the last time you had your hearing checked? There are a number of reasons and risk factors that have contributed to the steady rise of hearing loss… Read More