Monday, January 31, 2011

Teach Kids about Hearing Health

This is an excellent resource for introducing the idea of smart hearing practices to kids.  With more kids listening to iPod like devices, they must learn how to protect their hearing!
http://kidshealth.org/kid/

Thursday, January 20, 2011

New Research on Hearing Loss

Research reported by WebMD suggests that doctors should give more attention to the widespread problem of hearing loss among seniors.

http://www.webmd.com/news/20031020/hearing-loss-many-elderly-not-treated

Vitamin Supplements May Protect Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Vitamin Supplements May Protect Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss

By Mayo Clinic staff


Gradual hearing loss that occurs as you age (presbycusis) is common. According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 and close to one-half of those older than 75 have some degree of hearing loss.
Doctors believe that heredity and chronic exposure to loud noises are the main factors that contribute to hearing loss over time. Other factors, such as earwax blockage, can prevent your ears from conducting sounds as well as they should.
You can't reverse hearing loss. However, you don't have to live in a world of quieter, less distinct sounds. You and your doctor or hearing specialist can take steps to improve what you hear.