Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Doing Yardwork
Noise exposure is the second-leading cause of hearing loss after the natural aging process. One potential source of noise exposure that could affect your hearing is the power tools you use when doing yardwork. We review information on noise-induced hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing while doing yardwork below. What Is Noise-Induced…
Why Do Hearing Loss & Tinnitus Sometimes Occur During Pregnancy?
Although pregnancy is often an exciting time, the side effects can be exhausting. Not only can you feel fatigued, swollen and nauseous, but you may also experience hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing or other phantom noise in the ears). Tinnitus, in particular, affects about one in three pregnant women, compared to one in 10 women…
These Popular Hobbies Require Hearing Protection
Having a hobby that you are passionate about can lift your mood and improve your mental and physical health. However, some hobbies can expose your ears to levels that are harmful to your hearing. Let’s take a look at a few popular hobbies that require hearing protection. The Dangers of Loud Noise Exposure According to…
What to Know About Your First Hearing Aid
Do you experience hearing loss but are hesitant to seek treatment? If so, you’re not alone. Although, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids,” only about one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one,…
Are My Headphones Too Loud?
Do you enjoy listening to music through headphones when working out at Best Fitness Chelmsford on Chelmsford Street or doing other activities? Whether you’re just playing one song or playing music for hours at a time, it’s important to ensure you’re practicing safe listening. We review why safe listening is essential and how to practice…
Communication Strategies for People With Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can make it difficult to converse with others. Using hearing aids can go a long way toward improving your communication ability. However, by practicing additional communication strategies, you can maximize your listening ability. Effective Communication Strategies Be open about your hearing loss. Though you might feel shy or embarrassed about bringing up the…
How to Adjust to Hearing Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
You may not know this, but when you first get a set of hearing aids, there’s a lot you need to get used to. Among this list is the sound of your own voice. A study published in Trends in Hearing reports that, “Dissatisfaction with the sound of one’s own voice is common among hearing-aid…
Help Low-Income Families Get Hearing Aids For 3rd Year in a Row
Once again, we’re excited to celebrate our third annual Black Friday event! This November, Massachusetts Hearing continues its partnership with the Lions Club to help recycle hearing aids, which helps make essential hearing technology available to hard-of-hearing individuals from low-income families. Around 278 million people worldwide have moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears,…
Highlighting Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. We’d like to take some time to highlight important information about hearing loss as well as why it’s important to be proactive about your hearing health. Hearing Loss Facts Hearing loss becomes more common as you age. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly…
What Causes Temporary Hearing Loss in Children?
If it seems as though your child is struggling to hear you over dinner at home or when out playing at Friendship Park, you may understandably feel concerned. While permanent hearing issues are possible, there are also several conditions that cause temporary hearing loss in children. Once these issues are treated, your child’s hearing should…