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…
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 , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
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…
What Is High-Frequency Hearing Loss?
High-frequency hearing loss is one of the most common types of hearing loss. It can affect anyone of any age, but is most common in older adults and those frequently exposed to loud noises. Below is an overview of everything you need to know about high-frequency hearing loss. What Are the Symptoms of High-Frequency Hearing…
Hearing Aids May Help Prevent Memory Loss
A study published last year in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that for people with hearing loss, wearing hearing aids may reduce the risk of common health problems related to aging: dementia, depression and falls. The study is a key contribution to a growing body of research linking hearing loss to…
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
This occurs when hearing loss affects only one ear, contrary to the more common bilateral hearing loss that most of us are familiar with. Below is a breakdown of what causes this distinct type of hearing loss as well as the treatment plans your audiologist may recommend. Causes of Single-Sided Deafness Unilateral hearing loss goes…
Hearing Loss and Football
While we won’t be cheering on the New England Patriots (sans Brady – forever a Patriot) anytime soon, we can still look back on the last few seasons and remember the good times in 2019, 2017, 2015…etc. But there is a dark side to football – the risk of permanent hearing loss. Learning how football…
What Is Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss is known for the distinct shape that it makes on an audiogram – a standard chart used by audiologists to measure levels of hearing loss. The low-to-high curve that indicates reverse-slope hearing loss, also called low-frequency hearing loss, is much rarer than the high-to-low shape that high-frequency hearing loss makes. Signs of…
Three Tips for Making Hearing-Impaired Guests Feel Welcome
Turkey? Check. Cranberries? Check. Pumpkin pie? (Let’s hope you have all those items, anyway. Thanksgiving is this week!) One thing you might not have checked off your list is making sure your home is welcoming to guests who might have hearing loss. We’ve got some tips to help ensure they feel comfortable in your home…
Ready, Aim, Fire…But First, Protect Your Ears
Individuals with hearing loss in Chelmsford and Nashua are most likely to blame noise for their impairment. The cumulative effects of a lifetime of exposure to everyday sounds eventually take their toll, but some sounds are loud enough to cause instantaneous hearing loss. Firearms are a prime example. Before heading out for a weekend hunting…