Fireworks and concerts might come to mind when pondering ear-busting sounds, but power tools and even some livestock can reach dangerous decibels.
Read MoreHand Dryers: For Kids, Beware the Noise
It’s no secret that hand dryers in public bathrooms can be loud, but turns out the noise level can be dangerous to your child’s ears.
Read MoreMay Is Better Hearing Month: Spring Into It With Less Noise, More Joy
Ahhh, spring! As power tools whir, ball games bloom, and concerts sprout, are your ears protected from the louder sounds of the season?
Read MoreMyth Busting: 5 Facts About Your Hearing Health
Is hearing loss an isolated issue that doesn’t affect my overall health? Can a simple sound amplifier take the place of hearing aids? Is there nothing I can do about that ringing in my ears? Nearly all hearing problems can...
Hearing Loss and Work: The 6 Most At-Risk Occupations
Most of us assume that we can pinpoint the causes of our hearing loss — too many loud concerts in our youth, living near a busy airport, illness, injury, age, overdoing it on ototoxic medications, etc. In reality, hearing loss...
The Hunt for Hearing Protection: What You Should Know to Keep Your Ears Safe
Exposure to gunshots can cause permanent damage to your hearing. Here’s what you need to know about hearing protection options as a hunter or shooter.
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