Are My Headphones Too Loud?
According to the World Health Organization, “Over 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices,” specifically when it comes to headphones and earbuds. Below we review how to tell if your headphones are loud enough to cause noise-induced hearing loss and how to listen safely. Tests…
Tips for Wearing Hearing Aids and Glasses
If you wear glasses, you aren’t alone. As of 2021, there were 166.5 million US adults wearing prescription eyeglasses. It stands to reason that many people who wear glasses will, at some point, also need hearing aids. If you wear glasses and have just been prescribed hearing aids for your hearing loss, let’s take a…
Is There a Connection Between High Cholesterol and Hearing Loss
Research has shown that having higher levels of cholesterol may increase your risk of hearing loss. Studies Show Cholesterol Levels Can Impact Hearing Loss Multiple studies have found a link between having higher cholesterol and an increased risk of hearing loss. A 2011 study found both that a diet high in cholesterol can negatively impact…
How to Safely Remove Water from Your Ear
Swimming may be a great way to spend the end of summer, but doing so could put you at risk of a condition known as swimmer’s ear. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t swim – it just means you should take care to remove water from your ears after you’re done. Below we review how to…
What Are the Different Parts of a Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are amazing technological devices that work by amplifying sounds to a level your ears can detect when dining out with friends at Black Sheep Restaurant. To accomplish this, there are several parts that work together. We review these parts and how they work below. Microphone The hearing aid microphone is the starting point…
Loggers Are at a Higher Risk for Hearing Loss
Repeated exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, next to aging. Certain professions can put a person more at risk, including logging. How Loud Noise Can Damage Your Hearing Regular exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB) may cause noise-induced hearing loss. The louder the noise, the less time…
The Link Between Mumps & Hearing Loss
While a mumps infection usually lasts only a couple of weeks, the effects to your hearing can be lifelong. We review everything you need to know about mumps and hearing loss below. What Are Mumps? Mumps belongs to the same family of viruses that causes measles and some other common respiratory infections. It spreads easily…
What Tests Are Available for Hearing Loss?
An estimated 23% of Americans ages 12 and older have some degree of hearing loss, according to one study. If you’re one of this population, you could be missing out on important sounds everywhere, such as at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters. The first step toward getting treated for your hearing loss is to undergo a…
Can a Bone-Anchored Hearing Device Help Those with Single-Sided Deafness?
Hearing loss comes in a wide range of types and degrees. While a particular treatment option may work for some, it may not be recommended for others. One of the most challenging types of hearing loss to treat is single-sided deafness. Some experts now suggest that bone-anchored hearing devices may be the right option. What…
Audiologists Help You Avoid the Dangers of Home Ear Impression Kits
An ear impression is a physical replica of the ear used in the making of hearing aids and hearing protection devices (HDPs). They are made by injecting a silicone-based impression material into the ear canal and external ear cavities. In order to get the best fit, you need an accurate, customized impression. Done incorrectly they…
