Steps to Protect Your Hearing at Home
You probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that working construction or attending a live music show at Round Rock Tavern could cause hearing loss. However, what you may not know is that there many common household activities that can harm your hearing as well. Noise Exposure at Home Can Cause Hearing Loss Any prolonged exposure…
Boo! Protect Your Hearing From Loud Noises This Halloween
We’re right in the swing of the Halloween season and there is fun to be had for people of all ages. Whether it’s carving pumpkins and taking your grandkids trick-or-treating or attending parties or even the 7th Annual Trunk or Treat Car Show, there is no shortage of things to do. While we want to…
How Can Inner Ear Damage Affect Hearing?
The most common causes of hearing loss are the natural aging process and exposure to loud noises. What these two causes have in common is that the mechanism behind them is damage to the inner ear. Below we review how we hear, how the inner ear can be damaged and how this damage can be…
Loggers Are at a Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Certain professions and hobbies, including working in the timber industry, can put you at a higher risk for developing noise-induced hearing loss. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Loud noises can permanently damage the hair cells of the inner ear and cause hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear). Repeated exposure to any noise above…
Causes and Treatments for Infant Hearing Loss
When your child is born, they will almost certainly be screened for newborn hearing loss. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) screened over 98% of all newborns and found that almost 6,000 infants born that year had permanent hearing loss. Genetics and Hearing Loss in Infants Genetics are responsible for many…
Is a Senior in Your Life Experiencing Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Age is one of the leading causes of sensorineural hearing loss. Research has shown that one in three adults over the age of 65 has some degree of hearing loss. If you are worried about a parent or other loved one who is struggling to hear, read on about the common signs of hearing loss…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Language Development in Young Children?
Hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to learn language skills and communicate with others. Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child’s own hearing loss or a teacher at Chandler Oaks Elementary School, it’s important to be aware of the challenges these children may face in order to make sure they receive early intervention…
WHO Sets New Standards for Safe Listening
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for overseeing international public health. Ahead of World Hearing Day, the organization issued new standards for safe listening, which is especially important when attending live concerts or events. Continue reading to learn more about protecting your hearing health. Importance of Limiting…
Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes?
Research has shown that if you have diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of hearing loss. Diabetes Poses Threat to Hearing One study found that people with diabetes are twice as likely to experience hearing loss as people without the condition. The same study showed that people who were classified as prediabetic had…
Tips for Dealing with Hearing Loss at Work
Twelve percent of the U.S. working population has hearing difficulty, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’re among this population, follow our tips below to help make your job easier and help you be more successful in your role. Request Accommodations You are entitled to workplace accommodations if your hearing…