Tips to Keep Your Ears Healthy
Your sense of hearing helps keep you connected with your loved ones and the world around you. In order to preserve it, it’s important to take measures to keep your ears healthy. We review some tips below. Clean Your Ears Safely Your earwax has the important job of trapping dirt and debris, preventing it from…
Four Ways to Prepare for Your First Audiologist Visit
You’ve grown tired of struggling to hear at the movies and when you’re out to a family dinner at Mulligan’s Beach House, so you decided to make an appointment with an audiologist. This is a great first step in prioritizing your hearing health. However, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to prepare….
The Link Between Hearing Loss & Chickenpox
Chickenpox, a viral infection characterized by an itchy rash and blisters, is a mild disease in most cases. However, for those who have never had it and have not been vaccinated, it can result in hospitalization or even death. Fortunately, the number of serious cases has dropped drastically since the early 1990s, thanks to immunizations….
How Can I Protect My Hearing at Sporting Events?
Take me out to the ball game… But don’t forget to bring hearing protection! Sports stadiums like Hard Rock Stadium can be dangerously noisy, and you can experience noise-induced hearing loss if you aren’t careful. We review tips for protecting your hearing at the next game below. How Loud Sounds Cause Damage Inside the inner…
Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
Speech recognition is one of the biggest struggles for people with hearing loss. A new study created a human speech recognition model based on deep machine learning that produced exciting results. Hearing Loss Makes Understanding Speech Harder Hearing loss can affect your ability to understand speech in a variety of ways. It can make it…
Home Safety Tips for Those with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is an incredibly common condition, with approximately 15% of Americans aged 18 or older reporting some trouble hearing. If you or someone you love has hearing loss, you may need to take extra precautions to keep your home safe. Hearing Loss and Security Systems It may be harder to hear an attempted break-in…
Protect Your Hearing While You Rock Out: Why You Should Wear Earplugs at Concerts
You might think wearing earplugs to a concert at Blue Bamboo Music defeats the purpose of seeing a live show. However, proper ear protection can prevent damage to your hearing while still allowing you to enjoy the music you love. Risks of Loud Music Loud music and other high-volume noises can increase your risk of…
Hearing Loss and Safe Driving
We’ve all heard the expression “Keep your eyes on the road”, but it’s important to have the ability to hear what’s going on while driving as well. If you have untreated hearing loss, you may be risking your safety and the safety of others when you drive. How Hearing Impacts Driving Your ability to hear…
What Sounds Could Hearing Loss Cause You to Miss?
It’s easy to forget how many of our favorite things in life are associated with particular sounds. Things like: Listening to your favorite song Going to the movies Enjoying conversation with friends Hearing your children or grandchildren laughing on the playground at Charles Park. When you have hearing loss, these sounds can start to be…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Cognitive Decline?
Research has shown that hearing loss can increase a person’s risk of cognitive decline and dementia. A 2013 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that older adults with hearing loss had a 24% increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to those with normal hearing. Thankfully, being proactive about your hearing health can not only…