We don’t always like to admit when something’s amiss, especially when it comes to our health. Hearing loss is one of those issues that seems to fly under the radar, more often than not. It’s not visually apparent and can creep up slowly, making it easier to ignore or pass off as not that serious. However, the consequences of leaving …
Hearing Loss and Depression: The Hidden Connection
In a world bursting with sound, from the gentle rhythm of the ocean waves to the cheerful music of the ukulele, the ability to hear is a treasure. However, many of us in Hawaii and beyond are living with a hidden challenge – hearing loss. Now, you may wonder why we’re focusing on this topic. What you might not know …
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and hearing care for all!
Want to make a change in your life? March is almost here and while for many this means the start of Spring; we here like to focus on World Health Day which is coming up on March 3rd. This annual celebration is led by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a way to promote the importance of prevention, early detection …
Talking About Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters
Many of us find it difficult to talk about our problems. This hesitance comes in many forms and for many reasons. At the deepest level, some of us simply don’t acknowledge to ourselves that we have a problem. Although the issue might be hovering at the edge of our minds, we aren’t able to put this problem into clear terms …
How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Even though January is one of Hawaii’s cooler months, the ocean temperatures are still warm enough to allow you to swim comfortably. This means it’s a great time of year to swim, snorkel, and surf! However, it’s important to be mindful of some of the dangers which lie just below the surface. Aside from Sharks and barracudas is swimmer’s ear! What is …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The holiday season is here, and this means for many large gatherings with family and friends. At the last big gathering did you notice that you struggled to hear people more than usual? It’s common to struggle to hear at a noisy party. In fact, if it was so loud that you had to shout to talk to someone standing …
The World Health Organization Estimates 2.5 Billion with Hearing Loss by 2050
It is a noisy world out there and it only seems it is getting noisier! With continued industrialization across the world and an increase in access to unlimited information and media, via internet streaming, the world just seems to be getting louder and louder. This may not seem like a problem at first but currently there is an estimated 1.5 …
Exposure to Loud Noise During a Work Shift Can Harm Your Hearing
We don’t always want to go to work but it’s how we feed ourselves and support our families. In the best case scenario, our work even defines us and inspires what we do. Regardless, most Americans spend a large portion of their life working – eight hours or more, often five days a week, year-round. With this often comes exposure …
How Prevalent is Hearing Loss in the US?
Do you have hearing loss? You may and not even know it. Hearing loss is more prevalent in the US than many of us would suspect. Not only is it common but often misunderstood. It’s important to understand how hearing loss works, how to prevent it and what to do if you are one of the many Americans who deal …
If I Can Still Hear, Is It OK to Put Off Getting Hearing Aids?
If you are in your 40’s or 50’s you may be experiencing the first signs of hearing loss. It can begin with struggling to hear a family member when they are talking in the other room. You may find the need to turn up the volume on the TV, or have receptionists or waiters repeat themselves especially if you’re in …