What Does Hearing Loss Look Like in Your City?
In Middlesex County, an estimated 9.8% of the population report varying levels of hearing loss. This is slightly better than neighboring counties around Massachusetts, all at 11%. It’s important to understand hearing loss and ways to protect your hearing, because once lost, it’s difficult to recover. Identifying the Varieties of Hearing Loss Understanding the different…
How Do Hearing Aids Help When You’re Alone?
In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. Ease of communication is the most frequently discussed benefit of wearing hearing aids, and it is undoubtedly one of the most helpful. When thinking about benefits, it is easy to overlook the ways in which hearing aids can help you when you’re…
How Can Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Help Protect Your Hearing Health?
If you have ever missed a couple hours of sleep in a night, or for several nights in a row, you probably noticed that lack of sleep can have some negative effects. Along with the possibility of crankiness and mental and physical exhaustion, sleep deprivation can have an adverse impact on your hearing health and…
What To Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting
Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey shows that most hearing aid users report regular quality-of-life benefits from their devices. Hearing aids can help you better communicate with your loved ones by identifying and amplifying speech sounds and diminishing ambient noise. They have also been effective in managing tinnitus symptoms. Before you are able to enjoy…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
Are Leaf Blowers Harming Your Hearing?
With fall slowly turning into winter, almost all the leaves have made their short migration from tree branches to ground. While clearing your yard may be a nuisance, it can be made even worse if you use a gas-powered leaf blower. This is because even though you are shaving minutes off this dreaded chore, you…
Is Red Wine Good for Your Hearing?
We all know the old adage that a glass of red wine with dinner is good for the heart. Have you ever wondered if wine has any additional health benefits? Researchers suspect that drinking red wine may reduce and even prevent hearing loss. Benefits of Red Wine Antioxidants, a compound commonly found in red wine…