Often musicians don't think about their hearing until it is too late! Hours of practicing and performing loud music can lead to hearing loss over time. Here are 10 famous musicians with hearing loss. 10. Neil Young 9. Ozzy Osbourne 8. Phil Collins 7. George Martin 6. will.i.am 5. Brian Wilson 4....
Loud music like other loud sounds can damage hearing and cause tinnitus. Musicians rely on their hearing for their livelihood and hearing loss and/or tinnitus has the potential to end a career. For music lovers, hearing loss may cause the loss of hobby they once enjoyed. Musicians...
A recent article from the Hearing Journal addresses the issue of baby boomers staying longer in the workforce. It is estimated that by 2016 the the percentage of workers aged 65-74 will increase by 83.4%. Untreated hearing loss at work can lead to many communication...
Good cardiovascular health promotes better hearing! Congrats to Virginia for running 50km in The Valley Harvest Marathon over the weekend! The Valley Harvest Marathon supports a variety of sponsors including Doctors Nova Scotia, The Lung Association, Feed Nova Scotia, Run Nova Scotia and the Diabetes Association. "Why would...
Healthy hearing is part of healthy living! Hearing loss is not merely for seniors or those with noise exposure but is also associated with other medical conditions. There is emerging evidence for the association between hearing loss and both diabetes and poor cardiovascular health. The prevention...
Do you struggle on the phone? Telephone with Confidence is a toll free number to practice hearing on the phone. There are new passages and word lists daily for individuals with hearing loss. Great for new hearing aid users or anyone who wants to try out new...
Check out the Buskers this weekend! http://www.buskers.ca/ Tips for Hearing at the Buskers! Separate from the crowd as much as possible Kindly ask people to “sshhh” if their voices become distracting Get a spot up front and center – this way you can use visual cues such as speech reading...
Ever wonder why you hear the ocean in a seashell?….check out this link http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/05/15/3500938.htm ...
Hearing loss and dementia is a hot topic in the field of audiology. Dementia can be devastating to both individuals and families. Some risk factors for dementia include low social interactions and activities, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes and hypertension. Research has now identified a possible connection...
