Exercise and Hearing?

Exercise and Hearing?

A recent study by John Hopkins University revealed that there is a relationship between hearing loss and exercise. According to the study, regular exercise can prevent hearing loss. The study revealed that seniors that were active for around 3 hours a week were less...
How Do Movies in Today’s Day and Age Affect Hearing?

How Do Movies in Today’s Day and Age Affect Hearing?

You waited for the movie premier and it’s finally here. But have you thought about how the loud volume levels at the movie theater will affect your hearing? According to a study by researchers at the University of Hawaii, some movie theaters displayed films with peak...
Who is at Risk of Tinnitus?

Who is at Risk of Tinnitus?

Do you hear ringing in one or both of your ears? Tinnitus is a condition where the person experiences the sensation of a sound in their ears without there being an external source for the sound. Ringing is one of the most common symptoms of this condition. It was...
Minimizing Noise

Minimizing Noise

We experience sounds in our environment every day. Many of the sounds we encounter on a day-to-day basis are at safe levels. They do not have an impact on our hearing. However, there are sound levels that can have a negative impact on our hearing. How Does Noise...
How Quickly Does Hearing Loss Progress

How Quickly Does Hearing Loss Progress

Hearing loss is one of the most common hearing problems affecting older adults in the US. In one population-based study in Beaver Dam, 21% of adults aged 48-59 had hearing loss, while 90% of those 80 years or older had hearing loss.  This shows that hearing loss...
What are the main benefits of hearing aids?

What are the main benefits of hearing aids?

About 15% of Americans over the age of 18, (37.5 million people) report some kind of hearing trouble. Despite that, only 1 in 5 people who would benefit from a hearing aid uses one. If you have trouble hearing, you should know that hearing aids have the potential to...