Hearing Protection for Everyone
Noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable. The first step is understanding what types of noise is harmful. OSHA regulates noise exposure at 85 dB and above. An 85 dB noise example would be a viola or a noisy restaurant. Other examples would be in the orchestra pit or a power mower. Louder noise examples would…
Hearing Loss and Dementia
For too long, hearing loss has been considered a part of normal aging, and not something that is worth worrying about. Although 30 million Americans have some form of hearing loss, less than 20% wear hearing aids. There is stigma associated with hearing aids which stops many from seeking treatment. This needs to change. image…
Hearing Loss and Diabetes
There is a strong link between high blood sugar and hearing loss. The cochlea, or end organ of hearing, is extremely sensitive to changes in our blood chemistry. Any disease which affects the heart or kidneys (the main filter for our blood) will also affect the inner ear. Diabetes, which can affect both heart and…