Ear-itating Hearing Aids
October 31st, 2011Posted in Blog
A wide range of bacteria and fungi have been found to grow on hearing aid surfaces. Some of the germs are consistent with what is normally found in the ear but many germs are unhygienic. With this in mind, hearing aids and earmolds should not be casually placed in purses, pockets, countertops, etc, but rather
Read MoreHearing Loss Prevention
October 21st, 2011Posted in Blog
Excessive noise is the number one reason for hearing loss. Experts agree that continued exposure to noise of 85 dB or louder, over time, will eventually harm hearing. If you cannot carry on a conversation in the presence of noise, it is too loud for your ears and can potentially cause hearing loss. 1 in
Read MoreMusic To Your Ears
October 10th, 2011Posted in Blog
A study led by Canadian researchers has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians. While hearing studies have already shown that trained musicians have highly developed auditory abilities compared to non-musicians, this is the first study to examine hearing abilities in musicians and non-musicians across a broad age
Read MoreMusic To Your Ears
October 3rd, 2011Posted in Blog
A study led by Canadian researchers has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians. While hearing studies have already shown that trained musicians have highly developed auditory abilities compared to non-musicians, this is the first study to examine hearing abilities in musicians and non-musicians across a broad age
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