How Does a Sonic Boom From an Airplane Impact Hearing?
You’ve probably seen a movie or TV show where the hero sets their ship to hyperdrive to escape a sticky interstellar situation. While we don’t have a hyperdrive yet, we do have aircraft fast enough to break through the sound barrier, creating a noise we call a sonic boom. What Is a Sonic Boom?…
Tips for Teaching Kids With Hearing Loss
Teaching is a rewarding, if occasionally taxing, career. Between making lesson plans and organizing field trips to the Augusta Museum of History, you spend your days connecting with kids and helping them learn. One additional factor that may arise is the responsibility that comes with teaching kids with hearing loss. An estimated 34 million…
Smartphone Apps for Hearing Loss Support
You carry your smartphone wherever you go, from work or school to dinners out and picnics in Pendleton King Park. In addition to the calling and texting features, your phone has navigation, music, photos and even apps to help you navigate hearing loss. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have hearing loss. If you’re among that…
Hearing Loss and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?
Approximately 11% of the U.S. population has diabetes. If you have diabetes, you’re probably familiar with its most common side effects, including fatigue, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss and blurred vision. However, one area that often gets overlooked is hearing. Research shows that even prediabetes increases the risk of hearing loss by 30%. Let’s take…
Understanding Hidden Hearing Loss
We use pure tone testing to identify most cases of hearing loss. The results are charted on an audiogram to help us understand the degree and type of hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss, on the other hand, is a little trickier to diagnose. What is Hidden Hearing Loss? Hidden hearing loss describes any hearing loss…
Hearing Protection for Musicians and Concertgoers
Augusta has lots of incredible live music shows. Whether you’re a musician performing on stage or a concert attendee, protecting your hearing is crucial. Approximately 5% of the global population has noise-related hearing loss. Let’s take a look at a few important tips to help protect your hearing without sacrificing your favorite shows. 1. Wear…
A Practical Guide to How Everyday Noise Impacts Your Hearing
Noise is a constant part of life, whether it’s your morning coffee brewing or a concert you’ve waited months to attend. But not all sounds are created equal, especially when it comes to your hearing health. Understanding which sounds could put your ears at risk is the first step toward protecting them. Why Volume Matters…
How Does Sound Move Through My Ears?
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet conversation at Trellis Coffee Bar or tuning in to a podcast on your daily walk, your ears are constantly processing different sounds. Let’s take a closer look at how your hearing system works and why taking care of it matters. How the Hearing System Works Your hearing system is a…
Managing Tinnitus: How Hearing Aids Can Help You Find Relief
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears, you’re not alone. Tinnitus affects between 15% and 20% of people. For some, it’s a temporary annoyance. But for others, it can be a daily challenge. The Impact of Chronic Tinnitus Tinnitus is considered chronic when it lasts for three months or longer….
How to Talk to Your Child About Hearing Loss and Deaf Awareness
Helping children understand hearing loss early on is a great way to promote empathy, inclusivity and communication. Maybe a classmate wears hearing aids, or your child recently saw someone using sign language at Brookfield Park. Whatever the spark, it’s a perfect opportunity to teach your child about hearing loss. Explaining Hearing Loss Children appreciate simple,…