When Breaking Out the Power Tools, Protect Your Ears Since childhood, you’ve probably heard the warnings about loud noises and hearing loss. Maybe you’ve even experienced the sensation of ear pain, ringing in the ears, a headache, or a moment...
How Do I Get the Most Out of a Hearing Evaluation?
A: You’re already off to an ideal start — it’s important to see a trained hearing professional. They’ll help you make safe, effective decisions about your hearing health. But let’s get to some specifics — keep the following in mind....
Keeping the Peace: 5 Holiday Communication Tips
Preventing arguments and heated discussions around the dinner table isn’t impossible Though some of us may not want to admit it, family gatherings during the holidays are sometimes stressful. With people of different ages coming together, generations can collide, leading...
5 Holiday Side Dishes That Support Your Hearing
Celebrate the Holidays — and These Side Dishes Nutrition is a powerful defense against hearing loss, and the holidays offer a great opportunity to load up on some delicious and hearing-healthy nutrients! You Hear What You Eat It’s well-established...
6 Fun Facts About Ears and Hearing
Who Knew Hearing Was So Fascinating? Until you have a problem with your hearing, it’s easy to overlook it. But the world of ears and hearing is far more interesting than you might have thought. Parrots in World War...
Hearing-Conscious Costume Ideas
These guidelines can help ensure you hear your best no matter what costume you choose It’s that time of year again: crunchy leaves underfoot, a crisp chill in the air, beautiful fall colors, apple cider, shorter days and longer nights,...
Use Audiobooks to Hone Your Hearing
Better Hearing Is a Process, Not an Event When you get hearing devices, your hearing improves dramatically. But there’s still plenty of fine-tuning to do. That’s why an experienced hearing care professional schedules follow-ups. As you encounter different environments in...
How to Deal with Earwax
When it comes to ear cleaning, be gentle and consider leaving it to the professionals. The general consensus that we shouldn’t insert objects like cotton swabs into the ear canal is good advice, but many people disregard it because they feel they...
Gardening For Hearing
Get in the Dirt With These Five Ear-Resistible Plants Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yard-to-table superstars to help support healthy hearing....
Should I Clean My Ears at Home?
By now, many of you have probably seen or heard of videos in which various people demonstrate how to use OTC digital otoscopes and ear irrigation kits to clean your ears at home. While this can be a tempting foray...