What Is the Link Between Smoking And Hearing Loss?
Smoking is well-established as a contributor to several health conditions, including hearing loss. A recent study has shown the connection to hearing loss correlates with the frequency of smoking, and quitting smoking removes that risk, even for a short time. Effects of Smoking Cigarette smoke is filled with nicotine, a highly addictive and toxic chemical….
What Apps Can Help You Navigate Hearing Loss?
These days, there’s an app for everything. You can use apps on your phone to count your steps, order coffee, edit photos and even help you navigate your hearing loss. How Does Hearing Loss Impact Your Life? Hearing loss can reduce your background awareness and make it more difficult to understand verbal communication. The impact…
Can You Use Hearing Aids on Video Calls?
Whether you have regular client meetings over Zoom or like to keep in touch with friends and family who live far away, there’s no denying that video calls are a popular way to stay connected. While hearing loss can make this type of communication more difficult, using hearing aids can help! Hearing Loss Affects Our…
How Can Hearing Aids Help You?
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but remarkable devices don’t only assist your hearing but provide countless other benefits you may not have considered. With all that they offer, it may seem a surprise that people with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before…
Why Is It Important to Protect Your Hearing While Cycling?
Whether enjoying the fall weather cruising along the Rockport Village Trail or taking in a class at your favorite spin studio, biking is a great way to add some exercise to your daily routine. If you enjoy cycling, knowing how to protect your hearing during rides is crucial to ensure you aren’t unnecessarily damaging your…
Tips for Solo Travelers with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss, the thought of traveling solo might seem a little daunting. However, with the right preparation, you can have a successful and fulfilling experience. Treat Your Hearing Loss The best way to make traveling or any activity easier with hearing loss is to seek treatment at the first sign of a…
Hearing Protection Tips for Outdoor Exercise
If you enjoy doing yoga down at Rockport Marine Park, running along a popular trail or going for a light swim, fear of hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you. Knowing how to protect your hearing and make accommodations for your hearing loss can make an outdoor workout even more fun and stress-free. A couple…
What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Oftentimes, when people develop hearing loss, they struggle to hear high-frequency sounds like higher-pitched voices or birds chirping. However, some people develop low-frequency hearing loss, meaning that they struggle with low-pitched sounds. Let’s take a closer look at what low-frequency loss is, who gets it and what treatment options are available. The Basics of Low-Frequency…
How to Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors
Summer in Maine is a great time to be outdoors, whether you’re picking blueberries, going for bike rides or heading to Rockport Marine Park to do some sailing. However, there are some outdoor activities that can reach loud volumes that have the potential to cause issues like tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss. Let’s take a…
What’s the Connection Between Concerts and Hearing Loss?
Going to concerts or shows can be a great way to spend time with friends on a fun summer night. If you’ve ever left a show with a ringing in your ears, a symptom of tinnitus, or found yourself struggling to hear others as well as before, you may be experiencing hearing damage. Though your…