We are exposed to different types of noise at varying levels throughout the day. We often normalize noise without realizing that it poses a subtle risk to hearing health. Noise pollution describes everyday noises that can be harmful to one’s hearing. From traffic, to...
The year 2020 has upended our ideas of what is “normal,” and the holiday season is shaping up to be as out-of-the-ordinary as the rest of the year has been. Many families are gearing up to gather together via video conferencing, which is sure to present a new set of...
Hearing loss was once thought of as an annoying part of getting older, or an unfortunate thing that happened to some people who spent a lot of time in noisy environments. While hearing ability would decline, people mostly considered this as an isolated annoyance,...