Hearing Loss

Portable listening devices are too loud

Portable listening devices are too loud and they will damage hearing. What will it take to get regulators to protect young peoples’ hearing?

What was the loudest sound on earth? A volcanic eruption on Krakotoa over 125 years ago cause shattered ear drums and tsunamis.

MRIs are dangerously noisy, so if you are scheduled for one and are concerned about your hearing health, ask for ear plugs and ear muffs.

New study shows hope for hearing loss. Again. But why wait for a cure when you can prevent hearing loss now by avoiding loud noise?

Can bananas protect against hearing loss? An Australian report says the nutrients in bananas—zinc and potassium—can help protect hearing.

Hearing loss is associated with accidental injury, which is yet another reason to use ear protection to preserve your hearing.

Noise is a health hazard worldwide, and this excellent article by Matthew Keegan is a very useful summary of a complex subject.

Turn that down! We can prevent hearing loss by following a few simple rules: turn it down, walk away from noise, and use hearing protection!

Is hearing loss an early indicator of dementia? Researchers in Italy say older adults w/ central hearing loss may have cognitive decline.