Using hormone therapy in late menopause heightens hearing loss risk
/Women in menopause commonly experience physical and emotional symptoms that can impact sleep, energy levels, and emotional health.
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It's time to spring clean your hearing aids
/Imagine what this could mean to your spring: Listening to the return of nature’s best sounds, such as birds chirping and melted waters lapping; taking in the relaxing rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath your feet on a morning stroll; participating in conversations with loved ones over that first alfresco lunch; or cheering for a homerun by your favorite little leaguer. The list goes on.
Read MoreSocial isolation named an urgent health threat
/Thankfully, hearing aids can be a life-changing solution for hearing loss and aloneness alike. But before we dig into that, let’s explore today’s fact in greater detail.
Read MoreMusicians and tinnitus are a common duet, study shows
/Awareness is the first step to protecting your hearing from the noise exposure that often leads to tinnitus. But before we examine the next steps you can take to safeguard your hearing, let’s dig into the study that brought about today’s fact to begin with.
Read MoreGetting used to new hearing aids: A how-to guide
/Congratulations! You’ve got your new hearing aids and taken that first step towards hearing better and living better. So, what’s next?
Read MoreVeterans face more hearing issues than any other health condition
/The reason why hearing loss and tinnitus are so widespread among servicepeople may not surprise you: hazardous noise exposure.
Read MoreInvest in better hearing using spare FSA or HSA funds
/Depending on your situation, it might make sense to explore using that money on hearing aids, as they are eligible expenses under most plans.
Read MoreClassical musicians at greater risk of hearing loss than rock ‘n rollers
/Whether you are a musician, music fan, or simply enjoy fascinating expert findings, today’s fact may perk up your ears: Why would classical musicians be more likely to have hearing loss than rock ‘n roll artists?
Read MoreHigh noise levels at work prove harmful to hearing
/1 in 4 workers exposed to occupational noise have hearing difficulty: Let’s explore the research behind this fact and specifically how noise exposure at work can affect your hearing.
Read MoreStay safe in sound this October
/Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second-leading cause of hearing loss after aging, and impacts nearly 40 million U.S. adults aged 20–69, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIHL occurs when excessively loud noise damages the hair cells in your inner ear and the hearing nerve.
Read MoreWireless hearing aid accessories enhance your hearing experience
/It’s no secret that hearing aids are essential for helping those of us with hearing loss hear to the best of our ability. But because hearing loss is complex and different for everyone, sometimes—even with our hearing aids in—certain listening situations may continue to be challenging.
Read MoreHow to help a loved one get help for their hearing loss
/Having a family member or friend with untreated hearing loss can be a tough situation to navigate.
Read MoreHealthy aging begins with better hearing
/What are some positives of aging that speak to you? If you’re having a little trouble getting your list together, don’t despair: Healthy Aging Month was created as an opportunity to choose happiness for your future by taking active steps to maintain your physical and mental well-being. And where to begin isn’t as daunting as you may think.
Read MoreHow hearing aid programs help you hear better in places you frequent
/For those who don’t own hearing aids yet, a program is a pre-set sound setting designed to help you hear better in a specific environment where you spend time (indoors or out).
Read MoreHow to know when it's time to get new hearing aids
/We use and enjoy our technology to the fullest. But in the back of our minds, we also have that feeling that, one day, our much-loved device will run its course and need to be replaced. Oftentimes, this is simply the culmination of the wear-and-tear process—which yes, includes hearing aids.
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/Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation.
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/Dearest Moms and Grandmoms, On this Mother’s Day, we’d like to take this space to thank you for your unconditional love, time, and energy. You support us in our endeavors and help us feel special in all the ways that matter.
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Read MoreThe inability to distinguish sounds is a form of hearing loss
/The National Safety Council’s Safety + Health magazine recently published an article about ototoxicants, chemicals that can cause hearing loss and balance issues.
In the article, warnings were shared from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about which industries have higher exposure risks to these chemicals — and how the adverse effects of ototoxicants increases when “workers are exposed to elevated noise levels.”
One type of hearing loss OSHA notes as “especially hazardous” is speech discrimination dysfunction. What’s that?
Speech discrimination dysfunction is when a person cannot distinguish a voice or warning signal from ambient noise. In other words, they can hear, but everything sounds the same to them. This can put the worker at an elevated risk for accidents or mistakes if, for instance, an alarm or alert goes off and they don’t register it for what it is.
It’s not dissimilar to a complaint that many people who have hearing loss — but don’t initially recognize it — say, that “I can hear, but I can’t understand.”
If this describes you, a consultation with a hearing healthcare professional is advised. Please call Innovative Hearing today!
