A new study in New York City is investigating whether or not the racket and cacophony of daily life might have a negative impact on our hearing health. Funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers from New York University and Ohio State University are conducting the first phase of a five-year program called Sounds of… Continue reading The City That Never Sleeps Is Quite Loud: A New Study On Noise Pollution And How To Protect Your Hearing Health
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The Impact Of Environmental Noises On Hearing Health
The opportunity to immerse yourself in total silence comes rarely these days. Even if one takes great lengths to eliminate environmental noise, there’s always something going on in the background. Just think of the variety of noises we expose ourselves to each day in the course of living our lives: barking dogs, lawn mowers, leaf… Continue reading The Impact Of Environmental Noises On Hearing Health
The Effect Of Antidepressants On Tinnitus
Imagine living every day and night with a constant uncontrollable, unavoidable ringing in your ears. Tinnitus, defined as a “nonspecific symptom of a hearing disorder characterized by the sensation of buzzing, ringing, clicking, pulsations, or other noises in the ear,” affects 10% of the population, according to researchers at the Oregon Hearing Research Center at… Continue reading The Effect Of Antidepressants On Tinnitus
Hearing Aids And Fashion
There exists a stigma around hearing aids as wearers of hearing aids tend to hide their devices. Modern technology supports this tendency by making hearing aids small and sometimes almost invisible. Why can’t hearing aids be like a set of reading glasses worn on the face without a second thought? The trend of keeping your… Continue reading Hearing Aids And Fashion
Assistive Listening Devices: What They Can Do For You
If you suffer from hearing loss, you might be considering a variety of different technologies to help you maintain your independence and confidence in daily life. While many people think that all people with hearing loss rely solely on hearing aids, there are actually a number of additional gadgets, known as assistive listening devices, or… Continue reading Assistive Listening Devices: What They Can Do For You
Environmental Noise And Your Hearing Health
Noise is a part of life. We make ourselves vulnerable to environmental sounds on a daily basis and frequently do not give it a second thought. It is in the home, the classroom, and the workplace. It is essential to consider this noise and develop a means to lessen or prevent exposure to it. Once… Continue reading Environmental Noise And Your Hearing Health
The Evolution Of Hearing Aid Design: A Blend Of Fashion And Function
The hearing aid has come a long way since its infant stages back in the late 1800’s when the akouphone, the first electric hearing aid, was invented. The early 20th century witnessed a slow evolution in the style, size, and effectiveness of hearing aids. Initially, the first portable electric hearing aids were bulky and conspicuous.… Continue reading The Evolution Of Hearing Aid Design: A Blend Of Fashion And Function
Antidepressants And Your Hearing Health
According to recent estimates, approximately one in nine Americans take some sort of antidepressant medication to treat a variety of different medical conditions. The majority of these Americans take a particular kind of antidepressant, known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). When SSRIs were first introduced to the United States in 1987 under the… Continue reading Antidepressants And Your Hearing Health
Discussing Hearing Aid Options With A Hearing Healthcare Professional
There is no shortage of treatment options for people with a hearing loss. The current advances in medicine and technology are making new treatments available to the hearing impaired at a rapid pace. When there are so many choices available, it may be difficult to determine what solution best fits your individual needs. It is… Continue reading Discussing Hearing Aid Options With A Hearing Healthcare Professional
What You Should Know About The Audiology Patient Choice Act
Hearing loss is a condition that affects an estimated 38 million Americans, and with an aging population, that number is only expected to grow in the coming years. With so many people now diagnosed with or reporting some level of hearing loss, researchers and government representatives alike are standing up and taking notice. The most… Continue reading What You Should Know About The Audiology Patient Choice Act