Many people think of sleep as the process of turning off your brain. That seems about right when you consider your mind, memory, and consciousness during these sleeping hours. A long gap in your thinking occurs each night when you seem to turn off your mind until the alarm rings. Yet, that alarm is a…
Although you might like to have a simple one-size-fits-all answer to how often you need to get a hearing test, a number of personal factors determine the necessary frequency of your tests. In general, there are two purposes of hearing tests: baseline tests and progression tests. Let’s take a look at these two main types…
For those that don’t protect their hearing regularly, activities such as sporting events and concerts may cause immediate, long-term harm to the ears. But even everyday sounds can take their toll. There are plenty of ways in which noise exposure can lead to compromised hearing, from city traffic and continuously barking dogs to your neighbor’s…
As humans, we were born to connect. The human species has always survived and thrived in groups and communities, from as far back as our human history goes. Because of our innate desire and need for human connection and communication, it comes at no surprise that there are many really powerful benefits to remaining social…
Hearing loss affects about 48 million Americans. It can be the result of age, illness, noise exposure, medicine, and the natural aging process. While some causes of hearing loss are unpreventable, others, such as noise-induced hearing loss, are totally within your power to control. Let’s look at how you can avoid damaging your hearing with…
Personal Story Shared by Founder – Debbie Swift If you were fortunate to have a Grandmother like mine, you were truly blessed! As a child I couldn’t wait to spend the weekend at my Grandparent’s house. Simple things like cocoa with melting marshmallows to dunk my toast in, or 1/2 cantaloupe filled with vanilla ice…