Brain Makes Call on Which Ear Is Used for Cell Phone
November 22nd, 2013Posted in Blog
Henry Ford Hospital researchers have found a strong correlation between brain dominance and the ear used to listen to a cell phone, with more than 70% of participants holding their cell phone up to the ear on the same side as their dominant hand. The study began with the simple observation that most people use
Read MoreUse It or Lose It
November 20th, 2013Posted in Blog
Hearing loss is often gradual and, therefore, something that you adapt to. You may not notice it for months or even years. But slowly our hearing does wear out for many as we grow older and it’s simply part of the aging process. There’s a growing collection of detailed studies which clinically demonstrate that people
Read MoreHearing Loss is the Top Work-Related Injury
November 18th, 2013Posted in Blog
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that occupational hearing loss is the most common work-related injury in the United States. Approximately 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work, and an additional nine million exposed to ototoxic chemicals. An estimated $242 million is spent annually on worker’s compensation
Read MoreQuestions To Ask Before Choosing a Hearing Professional
November 16th, 2013Posted in Blog
Chances are some of your friends and neighbors have already been diagnosed with hearing loss and would be happy to recommend their hearing specialist. Ask if they are satisfied with the quality of care they received and the variety of hearing aid options they had to choose from. Does the staff keep appointments in a
Read MoreHow to Recover or Replace a Lost Hearing Aid
November 13th, 2013Posted in Blog
Last month one of our clients had called and asked if his hearing aids were still in warranty and covered for loss and damage protection. This client was working around a pile of coal dust and had dropped a black hearing aid right in the middle of it (you can’t make this stuff up). The
Read MoreThe perils of too much headphone use
November 7th, 2013Posted in Blog
Blaring sound into our ears at close range has long been proven to lead to hearing loss and permanent damage. Now new research by Tel Aviv University finds that the music listening habits of teenagers puts one in four teens at risk of early hearing loss as a direct result of listening to iPods, MP3
Read MoreIs candling a safe way to remove earwax?
November 5th, 2013Posted in Blog
While it can be uncomfortable and lead to temporary hearing loss, earwax is an important part of your body’s natural defenses. In addition to lubricating the ear canal, earwax protects against dirt buildup and prevents infection by inhibiting growth of bacteria and fungus. The ear naturally self cleans to limit excess wax accumulation but, on
Read MoreMild Hearing Loss Linked to Brain Atrophy in Older Adults
November 1st, 2013Posted in Blog
A new study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that declines in hearing ability may accelerate gray mater atrophy in auditory areas of the brain and increase the listening effort necessary for older adults to successfully comprehend speech. When a sense (taste, smell, sight, hearing, touch) is
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