What is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss affects our ability to hear sounds at different frequencies. People who develop hearing loss often struggle to hear higher-pitched sounds the most. However, less commonly, others have what is known as low-frequency hearing loss. What Does It Mean to Have Low-Frequency Hearing Loss? If you have low-frequency hearing loss, you struggle to hear…
How Hearing Aids Can Relieve Stress
We all have things that cause us stress in life. It’s just a part of being human! If you have hearing loss, you might feel stressed about missing important information at work or frustrated by the increased miscommunications you are having with your spouse or partner. The good news is that hearing aids can help…
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Doing Yardwork
Summer is a great time to catch up on some much-needed yardwork. Whether you’re mowing the lawn, weed whacking, planting tulips in your garden or even putting together a new deck, you’ll likely be exposing yourself to a large amount of loud noise. Loud noise exposure can be dangerous. The CDC found that “17% of…
Why Do Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Sometimes Occur During Pregnancy?
In many cases, pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant parents; however, the side effects can be exhausting. Not only can you feel emotional, fatigued, swollen and nauseous, but you may also experience audiological symptoms like tinnitus and, less commonly, hearing loss. Estimates show tinnitus affects one in three pregnant women, compared to one in…
Tips for Planning a Cruise if You Wear Hearing Aids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2019, 7.1% of adults ages 45 and older used a hearing aid. If you’re among this population and you wear hearing aids, you’re probably already aware that some activities need a little extra preparation and planning. This includes going on a cruise. We review…