Hearing Hazards in the Home
Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be caused by one-time exposure to an extremely loud sound, like an explosion, or prolonged exposure to moderate noise. OSHA reports that any sound over 85 dB – about the volume of highway traffic – can cause permanent hearing damage after just 15 minutes of exposure. The National Institutes…
New Year’s Hearing Resolutions
You may have made a long list of resolutions in January, but it’s never too late to add more! In 2020, resolve to take your hearing health seriously. Untreated hearing loss can have serious consequences, including social withdrawal, depression, falls/imbalance and even cognitive decline. Here are four resolutions you can make this year to preserve…
