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...
Many people feel that when they are ill, their hearing is affected. Most people experience this as a congested sensation, a perception that sounds are muffled, or a general dullness to sounds. Congestion associated with colds and flus can create a temporary hearing loss due...
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...
Thank you for trusting Hearing Institute Atlantic with your hearing health care needs. Whether you require a hearing evaluation for work, for your doctor, or for your own curiosity, we commend you for being proactive about your hearing health and making an appointment for a...
"When my patients try hearing aids for the first time, I love watching their eyes light up in curiosity, excitement, and relief. For some, it is the first time they’ve been able to hear their spouse in a long time without straining to listen. For...
In part 1 of this two part series, we discussed the benefits of two hearing aids when both ears have hearing loss. In general, it is advised for many reasons (outlined in Part 1) to strongly consider wearing two hearing aids. However, there are a few...
You’ve just been diagnosed with hearing loss in both ears, and the audiologist has recommended two hearing aids to improve your ability to communicate. However, a common lingering thought that pops up is: “do I really need two hearing aids?” There are many reasons why audiologists...
