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How Loud is Too Loud?
As you start your spring cleaning and outdoor projects, let’s look at the noise level they generate and what you can do to protect your hearing. We hear many types of sounds every day. While many of those sounds are safe, sounds that are too loud and last too long can permanently damage your hearing. So, how loud is too loud?
Don'ts to Protect your Hearing
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion young people (12-35 years old) are at risk for hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sounds, and they estimate the number of people globally living with hearing loss could rise from 1.5 billion to 2.5 billion by 2050. Let’s protect our hearing! We’ve gathered some don’ts to protect your hearing.
Tips of Protecting your Hearing
In previous posts, we’ve mentioned everyday noises that can contribute to hearing loss. We have some tips on protecting your hearing from these everyday noises.
Hearing Protection Apps
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 5.2 million children/adolescents and 26 million adults have noise-induced hearing loss. The good news is that while this is a widespread issue, this kind of hearing loss is entirely preventable. More and more, technology can help people recognize their exposure to loud sounds and the potential for hearing damage. We rounded up a few of the technologies leading the way in this form of hearing protection.
How Noise-Canceling Headphones May Help Prevent Hearing Loss
Often one of our best hearing tips is to avoid listening to music or podcasts too loud. However, technology like noise-canceling headphones can actually help you prevent hearing loss while still enjoying your favorite music, audiobooks, etc.
New Genes Identifies in Hearing Loss Patients
A new study was recently published in The American Journal of Human Genetics which has identified 44 genes that are linked to age-related hearing loss. This gives a clearer picture of how hearing loss develops and potential treatments for it.
It’s Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about the services audiologists provide as well as why you might consider hearing protection or treatment.
September is Healthy Aging Month
The month of September is Healthy Aging Month. This is a great time to be thinking about some practices and habits you can implement in your life to help your health in the long run.
Your Back-to-School Hearing Checklist
With back-to-school season heading your direction, we’re sure you have gathered many lists of supplies, like notebooks, pencils, and crayons that your child needs for school. While those are important for your child to learn their best, it’s also important that you consider what your child may need to either prevent hearing loss or help if they are already experiencing it.
Middle Schooler Shows Hand Dryers Can Cause Hearing Loss
We’re gearing up for back-to-school season at Hearing Health Associates and want to help you protect your child’s hearing and make sure they learn their best at school.
Protecting Your Ears From the Sounds of Summer
Some of the best summer sounds, can also be the most harmful: sports games, fireworks, outdoor concerts. However, rather than avoiding these sounds, you can still have fun while protecting your ears! Keep reading to find out how and when you should protect your ears this summer.