Category: Hearing Protection

Approximately 26 million Americans currently live with hearing loss due to sound exposure above comfortable decibels. While you can’t completely avoid noise, you can shield your ears from its damaging effects. But, sometimes, one loud bang can burst your eardrums, reiterating the importance of ear protection. That said, here are frequently asked questions you should […]

It’s no secret that sound can be very damaging to your ears. While these organs have evolved to deal with noise, exposing them to too much at high volumes can cause long-term hearing loss. Musicians have long had to face this issue, with their time on stage presenting a real risk to the future of […]

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders (NIDCD), 15% of adults in the US experience hearing loss to some degree. That’s almost 40 million people.  There are many reasons for hearing loss, from medical conditions, physical damage to the ears or repeated exposure to loud noises at work or at home.  […]

Hearing loss isn’t something that can always be prevented. For some people it can happen as they get older, and partial hearing loss becomes a natural part of getting older. But hearing loss due to certain things, like accidents or exposure to loud sounds, could be something that could be avoided. There are some quite […]