Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the ears or head when no external sound is present. Tinnitus is generally experienced as a ringing, buzzing or humming sound. Tinnitus is a symptom of wide range of underlying causes but most often it accompanies hearing loss and/or noise...
I am proud to say that on October 14th 2012, I Ran 10km in 51:10 in Lower Sackville. This run was not only for the good of my health but it was a Fund Raiser for the Cobequid Health Centre. It was the 19th Annual Walk/Run...
Jessica, audiologist in our Lower Sackville clinic, recently attended the Canadian Academy of Audiology 2012 conference in Ottawa to learn about the latest developments in hearing healthcare. Topics of the sessions she attended included: the use of the internet for providing useful information to patients, how to set hearing...
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...
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...