Lifestyle

Hearing isn’t just a sense, it’s a lifestyle! Read on to see how you can make healthy hearing part of your everyday life.

April 27, 2018

Can High Stress Lead To Hearing Loss?

Long-term stress can have taxing effects on our health; our hearing health is no exception to this truth. Our hearing relies on tiny sensory hairs in […]
April 9, 2018

Why Do Our Left and Right Ears Process Sound Differently?

Did you know? Research has shown that children with a hearing impairment in their right ear are more likely to have trouble learning in school than […]
August 8, 2017

4 Ways Alcohol May Affect Your Hearing

Nausea, vision impairment and hangovers are common symptoms of excessive alcohol consumption, but alcohol also affects our hearing in at least four ways that we may […]
May 17, 2017

How Loud Is Too Loud?

Click the picture to view a helpful infographic illustrating what safe and harmful noise levels sound like! Are you ready to start your journey to better […]
March 10, 2017

4 Foods To Boost Your Hearing Health

Our health has a lot to do with what we put in our bodies and our hearing health is no different! Here are four nutrient-packed foods […]
February 24, 2017

Who is At The Highest Risk For Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss is a condition that affects people of all ages, though it’s commonly associated with old age. Hereditary factors, as well as environmental factors can […]
November 30, 2016

How Can I Encourage My Loved One To Get A Hearing Test?

For many people, getting a loved one to take a hearing test is an incredible feat. What do you do when brochures and pamphlets about hearing […]
October 24, 2016

5 Reasons People Don’t Get Their Hearing Tested and Why They Should

Maybe you know someone who should get their hearing checked, but getting them to make an appointment can be a difficult task for different reasons. Here […]
October 7, 2016

How Big of a Problem is Hearing Loss Among Canadians?

The Canadian Health Measures Survey of 2012 and 2013 indicates that: 20% of adults (or 1 in 5) aged 19 to 79 had at least mild […]
August 26, 2016

5 Jobs That Carry a High Risk for Hearing Loss and 3 Ways to Prevent It

Any job that regularly exposes you to loud noises can increase your risk for hearing loss. At least 15 minutes of prolonged exposure to noise above […]
July 15, 2016

When Should I Get My Hearing Tested and How Often?

Although hearing loss can occur at any age and for many reasons including extended exposure to loud noises and hereditary factors, people commonly lose their hearing […]
June 30, 2016

5 Simple Activities To Improve Your Hearing Health

Although hearing loss can be hereditary and a natural result of aging, there are proactive steps you can take to keep your hearing sharp and healthy. […]
June 27, 2016

How Does Hearing Loss Affect My Driving Skills?

Many of us take for granted the important role that hearing plays while we drive. Coupled with our vision, our hearing alerts us to the activity […]
June 6, 2016

5 Ways to Listen to Music Without Damaging Your Ears

A good song or a loud environment can tempt us to turn up the volume on our music players. Unfortunately, listening to music too loudly through […]
February 12, 2016

5 Reasons Why You Should Not Use Cotton Swabs For Your Ears!

Did you know most people have been using cotton swabs wrong all their lives? Keep reading to find out five major reasons why Q-tips or cotton […]