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…
How Does Noise Pollution Impact Your Health?
What types of noises bother you? A blaring TV in the living room, a nearby construction site and your neighbor’s barking dog probably come to mind. Noises like these don’t just annoy you, they can also impact your health. We discuss the effects of noise pollution below. What’s Noise Pollution? The World Health Organization (WHO)…
How to Help Your Child with Hearing Loss Navigate Social Situations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.7 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss, and around 15% of school-age children ages six to 19 have hearing loss of at least 16 decibels in one or both ears. If your child is among this population, you may have concerns about their ability…
Are Cyclists at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Research has shown that wind noise from cycling can reach levels that may put cyclists at a greater risk for hearing loss. Wind Noise Can Damage Hearing Any sound over 85 dB has the potential to cause noise-induced hearing loss. The louder the sound the less time it takes for damage to occur. While you…
How Does Hearing Loss Impact Learning in Young People?
Left untreated, hearing loss can have impacts in many areas of your child’s life, including their learning. It’s important for teachers to recognize the signs of hearing loss and communicate any concerns with parents so that interventions and accommodations can be sought early. Below we review the impacts of hearing loss in young people as…
Can Holiday Toys Damage a Child’s Hearing?
How exciting was it to watch your child open the gift you chose special for them at 3 Trolls Games & Puzzles over the holidays? While your child may love playing with it, there’s a chance the toy could cause damage to their auditory system, experts warn. Below we cover how to know if a…
In One Ear and Out the Other: How Hearing Loss Can Affect Memory
Hearing loss makes it hard to connect with the world around you. While it often starts gradually, if you experience hearing loss, you may notice some of these common signs: Family or friends have remarked on your hearing. It seems like people mumble a lot, or you need them to repeat themselves often. You have…
Check Your Hearing For Audiology Awareness Month
October has been Audiology Awareness Month! You know what that means: there’s no better time to care for your hearing health. Left untreated, hearing loss is linked to social withdrawal, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, depression, falls and even dementia. We explore these connections below. Anxiety & Social Withdrawal When you can’t hear well, it can…
Is There a Relationship Between Hearing Loss & Anemia?
Hearing loss is common, affecting an estimated 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, not everything about it is well understood. One comorbidity currently being researched is iron-deficiency anemia. We explore this connection below. What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition characterized by the blood not having an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells….
Could Your Exercise Routine Cause Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
Is there any better feeling than wrapping up a workout at Skill of Strength? While there’s no doubt exercise is great for your body and mind, if you’re not careful, your routine could be harming your hearing. We review how this happens and how to keep your ears safe below. Heavy Lifting When exerting yourself…