New Drug Makes Potential Hearing Aid Breakthrough
Scientists are constantly working to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. New research on mice out of the Creighton University School of Medicine identified a drug that can protect against hearing loss caused by medications and noise exposure. Continue reading to learn more about what these findings mean for the future of…
Exercises that Keep Hearing Sharp
Your brain and your ears work as a team to help you hear. While it’s important to protect your ears by listening to music at a safe volume and wearing hearing protection when around loud noises, it’s equally essential to exercise the parts of your brain that help you make meaning of sound. Below are…
Start 2021 with Healthy Hearing
New Year’s is the time for a fresh start. While many people use this time to make resolutions related to weight loss or to set goals to kick a bad habit, many overlook an important aspect of their wellbeing: their hearing health. Start this year off right by caring for your hearing. Why It’s Important…
Overcoming Hearing Loss in the Workplace
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, nearly 60% are in the workplace or an educational setting. While these can be challenging settings for a person with a hearing impairment, with the proper accommodations, you can be just as productive and efficient as your colleagues…
Bus & Truck Drivers at Significant Risk for Hearing Loss
We are surrounded by countless sounds in our normal lives. Some of the most common noises that people are exposed to on a daily basis come from vehicles. Knowing this, Iranian researchers were interested if this put heavy-vehicle drivers at an increased risk for hearing loss. Noise Pollution from Vehicles According to the Environmental Protection…
What Is Cookie-Bite Hearing Loss?
After you get a hearing test, the results will be charted on an audiogram, which is a visual representation of your hearing ability. Certain types of hearing loss are named after the shape they create on an audiogram. For example, low-frequency hearing loss is sometimes referred to as “reverse-slope hearing loss” because the shape of…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at Arizona Hearing Specialists, can help identify hearing problems and recommend…
How to Properly Clean Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a significant investment in time and money. Making sure they are cleaned properly will help both prolong their lifespan and ensure you get the most benefit out of them possible. Below is a guide to help you clean and care for your valuable communication devices. Read Your Manual & Visit Your Provider…
Strategies for Talking Through Your Face Mask
While they are helpful tools for keeping us safe in the age of COVID-19, face masks are causing communication difficulties. Even people with normal hearing complain that it’s difficult to hear people’s voices behind masks, but this challenge is exponentially greater for those with hearing loss. Not only do masks muffle voices, but many who…
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear
Now that summer is in full swing, more and more people are turning to water activities to have fun and stay cool. But that backyard pool, local stream or nearby lake could pose a danger to your hearing. Without proper protection, you can develop swimmer’s ear – an infection in the ear canal caused by…
