New Year, New Hearing, New You!
New Year, New Hearing, New You! In 2022, the most popular resolution in America was to “live healthier,” followed by enhancing “personal improvement or happiness.”1, If these goals resonate with you, there’s an ideal way for you to accomplish both of them: improve your hearing. Stay Healthy With Optimal Hearing When it comes to your…
Noisy Toys May Be Hazardous to Your Family’s Hearing Health
With holiday gift shopping in full swing, learning which noisy toys may contribute to hearing loss for kids and their caregivers is a fa-la-la-la-fabulous idea. They Can Create a Real Racket Hearing damage from a toy can occur when it emits any sound that measures 90dB or higher. Kids make the likelihood of damage much…
How to Host a Hearing-Loss-Friendly Holiday Dinner
You’ve finalized the menu and guest list, but have you figured out how to help loved ones with hearing loss have a fun and festive time? Bringing comfort and joy to those guests is easier than you think—follow these tips for a happy holiday that’s also hearing-loss-friendly. Make It a Multi-Room Event By spreading out…
Cancer Patients Need a Hearing Test Before and After Treatment
Chemotherapy can be a life-saving treatment for people with certain types of cancer. But like all treatments, it comes with side effects—and hearing loss is one of them. Experiencing hearing loss due to chemotherapy is more likely in patients who have chemotherapy with platinum-based drugs, such as cisplatin or carboplatin. Cisplatin therapy is used to…
The 8 Sounds of Summer That Can Harm Your Hearing
When the temperature rises, so do the number of noisy activities that could potentially damage our hearing. There’s no need to worry, though. By knowing what they are and remembering to protect your ears, you can keep yourself safe and enjoy all that the season offers. Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out—and Earplugs Are In Noise-induced hearing…
Untreated Hearing Loss Could Be the Cause of Your Depression
Everyone feels blue sometimes. However, if you have untreated hearing loss, you may find that these feelings tend to occur more frequently, linger longer and, for some people, won’t go away. That’s because having untreated hearing loss puts you at a greater risk for mental health problems, including depression. According to recent research,…
How to Handle the Holidays with Hearing Loss
We are right in the middle of the holiday season, and everyone is rushing around to get things ready. Whether that means shopping for gifts, figuring out travel plans or making a trip with family to see the Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill there is a lot to do. While for many of us it’s…
The Hidden Cost of Cocktails: How Alcohol Can Hurt Your Hearing
While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a holiday cocktail at The Pour House, there’s no denying that too much alcohol is hazardous to your health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you consume no more than one drink per day for women, and two drinks per day for men. Health Risks…
The Beat of Your Own Drum: Musical Hallucinations
We all know what it’s like to get a song stuck in our heads. However, some people hear music when none is playing. The song sounds as real as it would if it were playing live at Union Transfer. The condition is referred to as musical ear syndrome (MES) and it causes people to hear…
Hearing & Vision Loss Doubles Dementia Risk
It’s common to lose hearing or vision as you age, but the loss of both can have serious consequences. A new study found that hearing and vision loss put you at double the risk of developing dementia later in life. This study was published in the journal Neurology in April 2021. The study involved 6,520 people ages 58 to 101. Participants reported their vision and…
