How To Enjoy Summer Barbecues with Hearing Loss
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population and you’re planning to host or attend barbecues at Washington Park on College Street this summer, you may be wondering how you can make the…
Tips for Avoiding Hearing Loss this Spring
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years (approximately 26 million) have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise.” During the spring months, you may be especially subjected to…
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Doing Yardwork
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years (approximately 26 million) have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise.” Some of this exposure to noise may even be from power…
Tips for Train Travel with Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population and you’re planning a trip on a train, you may be wondering how you can best navigate your journey. We provide tips for this…
The Link Between Hearing Loss & an Overwhelmed Brain
This year will bring a host of new gatherings with friends and family. If you have trouble following along with conversations during these types of get-togethers, it may be the case that your brain is overwhelmed by all the sounds. A recent study published the end of last year found that the presence of background…
What Is Barotrauma and How Does It Affect Our Ears?
If you are a regular flier, you’ve probably experienced a popping or pressure in your ears, especially during takeoff and landing. This happens because of the change in air pressure associated with increasing or decreasing elevations. The discomfort your feel is known as barotrauma. Medical Definition of Barotrauma While most often associated with the ears,…
Ways to Prepare Your Toddler for a Hearing Test
While we often associate hearing loss with old age, it’s a condition that can affect people of all ages, including children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that while they don’t know the exact number, “data have shown that approximately 1 to 3 per 1,000 children has hearing loss.” If you’ve noticed that…
Daycare and Children With Severe Hearing Loss
As a working parent, you want to make sure to find the best daycare available for your child. If they have severe hearing loss, you likely have extra concerns about whether or not their needs will be adequately met. What the Law Says About Providing Daycare for Children With Hearing Loss The Americans with Disabilities…
What To Expect During Your Newborn’s Hearing Test
Most infants, especially those born in a hospital or birthing center, receive a hearing test before you take them home. If you have a home birth, it’s recommended that you schedule with a hospital or clinic in your area after they are born. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 97.7% of…
Is There a Link Between Sun Exposure & Hearing Loss?
You’ve likely heard that older age and noise exposure can lead to hearing loss. You’ve probably also heard that sun exposure can cause cancer and other damaging conditions. But did you know that excessive sun exposure and hearing loss are also linked? We review the connection below. What the Research Shows A Japanese study of…
