Tinnitus, commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” affects millions of Americans. It manifests as a persistent sound—ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whistling—that is not caused by an external source. Despite its commonality, tinnitus can significantly impact your quality of life, leading to frustration, sleep disturbances, and even emotional distress. Here’s a comprehensive look into the most effective tinnitus treatment …
When we think about noise-induced hearing loss, many of us conjure up scenarios of dangerous noise in the workplace. And you’d be right! A number of industries within the United States place workers in too loud environments, leading to the risky exposure of an estimated 22 million people each year. However, the reach of noise and its harm to our …
The sounds around us make up our environment. While the wind in the trees and water rolling over stones in the creek may bring us peace, sounds can get loud enough to impact our health. Once it gets to a dangerous level it’s more than just noise—it’s noise pollution! Understanding Noise Pollution Our world keeps getting louder and louder, in …
There are many causes of hearing loss. By far the most common cause of hearing loss is age-related, but in part, this may be due to years of unsafe listening practices. More and more, younger generations are reporting higher instances of hearing loss than before. This may be in part to a world that is growing ever noisier. Noise Induced …
For many of us, hearing loss comes as a product of aging. It is the third most prevalent chronic health condition in the United States, although statistics do show 65% of the people with hearing loss are below what would be considered the retirement age. Getting yearly hearing evaluations at Encore Hearing Care should be part of your health regimen. …
Everyone loves going to the movies. It’s a favorite pastime worldwide and enjoyed by people of all ages. Movie and sound technology have also surpassed our wildest dreams. The intensity of images, effects, sound and even motion have expanded sensory arenas that are quite astounding! The push to make movies a totally immersive experience has yielded some stunning audio-visual treats! …
As waves of lawsuits and millions of pounds of compensation has shown, we certainly don’t tolerate loud noises in the workplace anymore. The same however, cannot be said for our leisure activities. Indeed, noise from everyday leisure activities are fast becoming the chief cause of noise-induced hearing loss. The problem with this kind of hearing loss is that it takes …
Sound occurs when the fragile complex system inside our ears picks up vibrations in the air, which our brain then interprets and identify. Our days are permeated with sounds that are relaxing or stressful to our ears. The sounds in our day are inescapable and when sound becomes bothersome, we call it noise. When this noise in a particular area …