The recent Olympic Games in Brazil brought the Zika virus to the world’s notice. We all heard about athletes choosing to drop out of the games rather than risk exposure. Recently, the WHO (World Health Organization) declared Zika a “public health emergency of international concern.” What is Zika? Zika is a Flavivirus carried by mosquitos.… Continue reading The Zika Virus and Hearing Loss in Adults
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Travel Alert: Zika Virus and Hearing Health
You likely recall hearing about the famed “Zika Virus” last year. Despite it having been around for decades, it gained global attention when it appeared to be linked to a rare brain deformity in newborn babies. We don’t yet know everything about Zika; however, as more studies are being performed, we are learning about… Continue reading Travel Alert: Zika Virus and Hearing Health
Healthy Hearing Diet
Growing up we’ve all heard that certain foods are associated with aspects of our health. Milk for strong bones, carrots for good eyesight, spinach for muscles and an apple a day to keep the doctor away. By now, most of us know that a varied and balanced diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, is… Continue reading Healthy Hearing Diet
Hearing Aids: Coming to a Mall Near You
Imagine being able to grab a hearing aid along with clothes, shoes, cookies and other goodies from your local shopping mall. As far-fetched as this may sound it is a reality. The purchase of over the counter amplification products is now a cost-cutting dream come true. But just how good of a dream is unclear.… Continue reading Hearing Aids: Coming to a Mall Near You
New Testing for Hearing Loss
Better hearing testing is being developed all of the time. A recently released hearing test includes the use of binaural technology to provide more accurate hearing test results. Binaural means “across -ears” and the test involves using volumes that mirror a normal conversation to detect changes in sounds. The study that resulted in these findings… Continue reading New Testing for Hearing Loss
Is Listening Making You Tired? Here Is What You Can Do About It
Fatigue. The moments when our brain and our bodies simply can’t do anymore.What if we want to hear a message and exhaust ourselves trying to hear it? Listening fatigue, also known as auditory fatigue, is a problem for many people and can be especially trying to those who are hearing impaired. Listening Fatigue So how… Continue reading Is Listening Making You Tired? Here Is What You Can Do About It
A Day With Hearing Impairment
Life is challenging. It can be especially grueling for those with hearing problems. It can profoundly affect not just the individual with the hearing loss, but family, friends, and co-workers as well. Untreated hearing loss can lead to fatigue, depression, stress, and anxiety. Alertness decreases, the risk of personal safety increases, job performance suffers, and… Continue reading A Day With Hearing Impairment
Life Can Be Loud
Everyday noises are a primary cause of hearing loss, and many of us are exposed to excessive noise in our jobs. Construction, machinery, gunfire, concert music blasting and other typical noises are all contributors to hearing loss, and because the loss is so gradual over an extended period of time, we hardly notice. For… Continue reading Life Can Be Loud
What is Listening Fatigue?
Listening fatigue is exactly what it sounds like; it happens after a lengthy time frame of listening to any noise. Music or talk, television, radio and anything else that creates sound and can be tiring. This type of fatigue will leave you feeling uncomfortable, weary, potentially in some pain and a loss of sensitivity. This… Continue reading What is Listening Fatigue?
Marriage and Hearing Loss: How to Stay Connected
Anyone who is or has been married knows that marriage isn’t a static state of being. Marriage is an ever-changing and growing relationship between two partners that takes a whole lot of work no matter who you are. It requires commitment, communication, patience and understanding with or without perfect hearing. That’s not to say that… Continue reading Marriage and Hearing Loss: How to Stay Connected