How to keep hearing healthy at the gym

Whether you’re a regular gym devotee or planning workout classes for the new year—first off, congrats for making your physical health a priority. And while a fitness center can be a fun and motivating place to do just that, it is also important to look after your hearing health while you’re there. Here’s why: noise exposure.…

Hearing Loss Is Common

1 in 4 who have hearing damage are unaware of it “I can hear fine.” If you ever found yourself feeling this sentiment, you’re not alone. And if you ever found out you were wrong about it, take heart—you’re in good company. Today’s fact is an important reminder of not only how prevalent hearing loss…

High noise levels at work prove harmful to hearing

When you think about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), it’s natural to immediately associate the condition with exposure to loud events or activities like concerts, fireworks, and hunting. However, today’s fact is an important reminder of how prominent the risk of NIHL can be in our daily lives—and that includes where you work. 1 in 4…

A deep dive into swimmer’s ear

Nothing says summer like a refreshing dip in the lake or swimming the lanes on a sunny morning. Or maybe it’s pool volleyball you dream of while planning your annual tropical getaway. Whatever floats your boat, it’s hard to deny that summer and water activities go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, water activities can often lead to swimmer’s ear. (Ouch!) What…

What is the best sound ever?

Welcome to Better Hearing Month! In honor of this important time, which raises awareness of hearing and speech problems and the value of getting our hearing checked, you are invited to join Audibel in recognizing the joy and betterment sound brings to our daily lives. From the blissful gurgle of a baby’s giggle to the…

Fact: Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better

We know that past studies have associated hearing loss with depression and it’s no surprise why: When it’s difficult to hear, it’s difficult to communicate—which can lead to social isolation and eventually, depression. But what makes today’s fact stand out is that it highlights one of the first studies to directly link hearing aids with a reduced risk of…

Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better

Congratulations! You’ve got your new hearing aids and taken that first step towards hearing better and living better. So, what’s next? It’s time to get acclimated—or “used to” wearing your hearing aids. And one of the best things you can do to set yourself up for success is to remember the following: Getting used to…