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What to Know About Sound Machines and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) occurs when prolonged exposure to loud sounds damages the hair cells in the inner ear, leading to permanent hearing damage. Recent research shows sound machines, especially those used for infant sleep,…
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Understanding Hearing Loss and Speech Clarity
Have you ever been in a conversation where you hear someone speaking but can’t quite make out the words? Maybe you pick up on the general sound but miss the meaning entirely—leaving you feeling like…
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How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy the Movies?
Going to the movies with hearing loss can sometimes feel challenging, but you’re not alone. According to the CDC, 7% of adults over 45 use hearing aids, and many devices today come equipped with advanced…
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How To Maintain Your Hearing Aids in the Fall
With the summer starting to shift into fall, you’re probably pulling out your cozy sweaters, going on maple tree-tapping adventures and spending your weekends enjoying the red and orange leaves in Acadia National Park. As…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
