How to Prevent Hearing Damage from Headphones & Earbuds
Most of us enjoy listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks through our headphones or earbuds during our commutes. However, if you’re not listening safely, you could be putting your ears at risk of permanent damage. Below we review how common noise-induced hearing loss is, how loud sounds cause damage and how to listen safely through…
Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Did you know that the most common causes of hearing loss are aging and exposure to loud noises? Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about the march of time, but there are other ways you can protect your hearing and prevent or delay the onset of hearing loss. Below are six lifestyle changes you…
How Nighttime Noise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
Is there anything more frustrating the night before a big day than being woken up by your neighbors throwing a party or a firetruck rushing from Dallas Fire Rescue down your street with the siren blaring? Research shows that nighttime noise isn’t just a nuisance; it can impact your health. The Impact of Noise on…
Can You Slow Down Hearing Loss?
The two most common causes of hearing loss are exposure to noise and aging. While beauty products and supplements may advertise that they can help you look younger, nothing can be done to slow down the march of time. We put together some tips and tricks you can follow to help you keep your ears…
Can Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
Do you find yourself tired after a long day of navigating complex listening situations and conversations with multiple people? Do you feel like you have to take a break and rest on a bench in Klyde Warren Park after making a phone or video call? If so, it may be because of your untreated hearing…
How Loud Is Too Loud?
Has your mother ever told you to turn down your music because it’s too loud? Well, she was right. Exposure to loud noises isn’t just obnoxious to others, it can cause irreversible hearing loss. This is important to keep in mind next time you’re listening to music through headphones or when you attend your first…
Can Cardiovascular Exercise Improve Your Hearing?
There are many benefits to cardiovascular exercise, such as lower blood pressure, reduced asthma symptoms, reduced chronic pain, better sleep, better weight regulation, a stronger immune system, improved mood and better cognitive performance. But there’s another benefit that may surprise you: Regular cardiovascular exercise can also help preserve your hearing. How Much Cardio Do You…
How Serious Is a Ruptured Eardrum?
Your eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a vital component of the hearing process. Separating the outer and middle ear, the eardrum is responsible for converting soundwaves into vibrations that move through the ear. Ripping this membrane, in addition to being painful, can lead to hearing loss and put you at risk of…
Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer’s?
Multiple studies have been published over the years linking untreated hearing loss with increases in cognitive decline. A new theory published last month in Neuron proposes that the memory center of the brain holds the key to connecting hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn about life-changing options that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can diagnose hearing…
