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Hearing Aids 5.2 million 6-19 year old have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure*. Don’t let your child be part of this unfortunate group. PEACE & QUIET “Offer your child peace and quiet,” says the Noise Center. “Noise poses a serious threat to children's hearing, health, learning and behavior.” (And I can’t think of an adult who functions well in a noisy environment either.) “Peace” and “quiet” usually go together because without “quiet” there can be no “peace.” Aside from t ... Author: Susan Dunn, Personal and Professional Development Coach CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE (ARA) - What? ... I'm sorry I couldn't hear you? ... Could you repeat that? ... What did you say? If these are the questions you ask when talking with others, then it's likely you need to have your hearing tested. If you're wondering why your friends mumble when they talk to you or when restaurants suddenly become cacophonous, frustrating places, have your hearing tested. If your family consistently turns the television volume down when you're through watching it, have your hearing tested. ... What is Adult Ear Infection? Though adults are not affected as frequently as children, it is important for adults to be aware of how adult ear infection can affect them. Adult ear infection is caused by infection in the Eustachian tube, near the inner ear. The Eustachian tube connects the inner ear to the nasal passages in order to drain fluid from the ears and equalize pressure between outside and inside of the body, but when fluid or mucous builds up in the Eustachian tube, it is an eas ... Author: Joe Miller CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Tinnitus is characterized by a continuous or intermittent sound in the ear. Many people experience it as a ringing in the ears, other sounds including crickets, whooshing, pulsing, ocean waves, buzzing and even music. It can be a temporary condition or may be a lifetime problem. The causes of Tinnitus are thought to vary from a variety of different things including a single loud noise like an explosion or even a shot gun blast, an ear infection, a head injury, or from a disease. ... Author: Jason Rickard CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Hearing aids and hearing devices may not make your hearing perfect. But, they can make a big difference in your life by helping you to hear better. First thing to know is that there is a law that requires all caregivers to do a hearing exam on you within 6 months before you buy hearing aids. You have the right to refuse this testing. But, you will have to sign a paper in the hearing aid store asserting that you know the hearing test is recommended. In the long run, it is better to ha ... Author: Stan Boston CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE With a New Year upon us, the annual tradition of forming resolutions of self-improvement is definitely in season. While many articles about New Year’s resolutions focus on things like careers, education or relationships, this article discusses your hearing health and what you can do to make it better. For those of you don’t give your hearing any thought, because you can hear just fine, make the resolution to have your hearing tested. In most cases, hearing loss is gradual, so you may not ... Author: Max Stein CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Please keep the following in mind when dealing with your hearing aid batteries:
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