With summer right around the corner and the weather warming up, people are starting to spend more time outdoors. Part of summer fun is being outside, tending to your garden or participating in recreational activities, but being outdoors can be loud. This is unfortunate as continuous, prolonged exposure to noise can eventually lead to noise-induced […]
The Sounds of Life: The Daily Noises that Can Ruin Your Hearing
Do you know about the dangers of sound? It’s true, continuous exposure to loud sounds can damage your ears (especially your fragile cochlea!) and cause noise-induced hearing loss. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, an estimated 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 12 and 19 and 15 percent […]
Have Healthy Ears for Better Hearing and Speech Month
The ability to hear is something that many of us have, yet don’t fully appreciate. Some of us may take it for granted, or some may go about their lives not thinking much about their ability to hear, and how it is such a blessing. For those who have total to partial hearing loss, they […]