How to Protect Your Hearing During a Concert
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Over 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices.” This includes going to concerts without being adequately prepared. Below we review how to protect your hearing during a concert. Wear Hearing Protection Perhaps the number one thing you can…
Is Potassium Good for Your Hearing?
Potassium is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining good health. Some research has indicated a link between higher potassium intake and a lower risk of hearing loss. Potassium Intake and Hearing Loss A study published in 2019 examined the association between hearing loss and potassium intake. Researchers looked at participant data…
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Hearing as You Age
Healthy hearing allows you to lead an independent life and stay connected to the people you love. As you age, inner and middle ear deterioration and complex changes along the auditory nerve can lead to hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is often gradual and inevitable. While you may not be able to permanently avoid…
How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Hearing Aids
Struggling with your hearing, such as needing to increase the volume on your devices or difficulty following conversations, may indicate you’re among the 28.8 million Americans who could enhance their lives with hearing aids. Yet, for many, there’s a delay of over five years before they seek help. The prospect of needing hearing aids is…
What to Know About Musician’s Monitors For Hearing Protection
Musicians are more likely than the rest of the population to experience noise-induced hearing loss. Hearing loss developed from exposure to loud noises is common, with 18% of adults aged 18-69 having hearing loss in both ears after exposure to loud noises at work for more than five years. Next time you catch a show at Music Box, be…
Tips to Keep Your Ears Healthy
Your sense of hearing allows you to communicate with loved ones, enjoy the sounds of nature and connect with the world around you. Because of this, it’s important that you take measures to protect it. Below we review tips for keeping your ears healthy. Clean Your Ears Safely Earwax has the very important job of…