What is Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is the smoke a smoker breathes out and that comes from the tip of burning cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. It contains about 4,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are dangerous; more than 50 are known to cause cancer. Anytime children breathe in secondhand [...]
We all know that exercise is good for the body and the mind. But if you’re not careful, getting in shape may have negative consequences for your hearing. Fitness programs that are designed to push the body to its limit and have a high degree of intensity, such as CrossFit or other "boot camp" style [...]
Vertigo is the physical sensation that the world is spinning around you, or that you are spinning while the world stands still. "In addition to this dizzying sensation, you may have nausea or double vision as associated symptoms. Some people also have decreased hearing or ringing in their ears based on the cause of their [...]
In honor of International Women's Day, we wanted to share some important information provided by Healthy Hearing about medical issues that every woman should be aware of, including hearing loss. Despite the obvious physical differences between men and women, we actually share many of the same health concerns. Heart disease and cancer account for 1.2 [...]
When it comes to hearing loss and hearing aids, there are a number of questions that people may be hesitant to ask simply because they don't know enough about how hearing works or what options are available to help them hear better. Here we address 8 common questions that you or someone you love may [...]
Can what you eat help protect your hearing? One thing doctors know for sure is that nutrition is critical for just about everything to do with health including your hearing. But what you may not know is that there are certain nutrients that are critical elements for protecting your hearing health. Here are five to keep [...]
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to be more proactive about your health or the health of a loved one, make sure you don’t overlook the importance of hearing on long-term health and happiness. According to Healthy Hearing.com, untreated hearing loss can have a detrimental impact on a person’s physical and emotional health and on [...]
As we think about our health goals for 2018, we wanted to share some things to consider when it comes to the use of medications and their potential impact on our hearing. Below is a terrific overview of what you need to know provided by Hearing Health, an online resource for hearing loss education. Ototoxicity [...]
An ear infection is a fairly common illness that almost everyone has had at some point in their lives. Though they are usually secondary infections triggered by a cold, flu, or allergy that migrates through the nose and/or throat into the ears, ear infections can lead to either temporary or long-term hearing loss. If not treated [...]
As we move into the winter months, many parts of the country are already experiencing extreme cold temperatures. The cold weather not only affects how we feel on the outside but it can also have an impact on our hearing and what’s happening inside of our ears. Cold weather can cause ear pain and discomfort [...]