How Does Noise Pollution Impact Your Health?
Think of the noises that drive you crazy: a barking dog, a screaming child or road construction. Not only can these sounds bother you, but constant exposure can also impact your health. We review what noise pollution is, where it comes from, how it can impact you and how you can avoid it below. What…
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…
How are Animals Helping Scientists Improve Hearing Aids?
You might think that a spider lurking in your kitchen or the fly buzzing in your face at Lagoon Greenway is nothing but a nuisance. However, researchers see them as helpful in unlocking the secrets to better hearing aids. Background Noise and Hearing Aid Limitations You might be wondering how insects could possibly help anyone…
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…
Can OTC Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers have been helping people kick headaches and overcome sprained ankles for generations. However, new research has linked frequent use of these drugs to tinnitus. We review the study below. What Is Tinnitus? Have you ever been standing too close to a Vero Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. station when a truck pulls…
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…