Keeping Your Hearing Safe When Hunting
October in Tucson means the temperature finally drops from the 90s to the 80s! While those temperatures might not quite put you in the mood for pumpkin spice lattes, fall does mark the beginning of hunting season in Arizona. It’s important to practice safety tips to ensure your ears are protected from the potentially damaging…
Can Hearing Aids Prevent Memory Problems?
Nine out of ten people with hearing loss in Tucson benefit from the use of hearing aids. Not only do these devices help reconnect you with friends and loved ones and allow you to enjoy your favorite activities; research shows they can also help prevent many health complications associated with hearing impairment—including memory problems. Further…
Summer Hearing Protection in Tucson
Now that we’re midway through June, it’s officially summer! Of course, in Tucson, the season arrives a bit earlier. Sunshine and warm temperatures mean outdoor activities galore – but also bring an increased risk of hearing damage if you aren’t careful. Seasonal Hazards to Your Hearing Noise is the biggest threat to your hearing in…
OTJ Hearing Loss a Threat to Younger Workers
We often think of hearing loss as a problem confined to older adults, but the truth is, even young people in Tucson can develop hearing loss as a result of noise exposure. If you work in a noisy occupational setting, you should take extra precautions when it comes to protecting your hearing. What is Noise-Induced…
Why Wear Musician’s Earplugs?
When you think of October, fall foliage, pumpkins, and Halloween probably come to mind. Did you also know it is National Audiology Awareness Month? Your Tucson audiologist wants to make you aware of the prevalence of hearing loss in Arizona and across the country. It’s a widespread problem affecting 48 million Americans of all ages….
When Hobbies Strike Back
Having a hobby is great. Not only does it get you out of the house, it encourages you to meet new people and follow your true passions. Before you dive headfirst into your extracurricular activities, your Green Valley audiologist wants to make sure you are protected. Hobbies like attending concerts, hunting and swimming can damage…
Pima County Requires Hands-Free Cellphone Use
Effective June 1, Tucson residents will need to invest in hands-free technology, or simply leave the cellphone alone while they’re driving. Although the new Pima County ordinance went into effect June 1, drivers will be given a 60-day grace period to get used to the new regulation. One way to reduce distracted driving is to…
Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss This Fall
With every season comes a new set of hearing challenges. There are a number of autumn activities in Tucson, Arizona that can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Instead of damaging your hearing, following the below tips. Use Earplugs to Prevent Hearing Loss Wearing earplugs every time you are exposed to loud sounds helps prevent hearing loss…
When is Hearing Protection Required?
In your Tucson high school shop class, you were taught the importance of wearing protective eyewear while working with tools. Now, I’m sure you don’t even think twice about donning the oversized glasses when beginning a project. But what about your ears? Protecting Your Hearing We are all exposed to sound on a daily basis….
The Hard and Soft Truth About the Dangers of Cotton Swabs
You shouldn’t put things in your ears. Of course you would never put a pen, a knitting needle or even a chopstick in your ear. Those could all be dangerous. But what about a soft cotton swab? You just use them to clean out your ear after a shower; they were practically made for this….