They say each day is a gift—and that gift includes a medley of sounds that stitch your day together, from birds chirping as you sip your morning coffee on the patio, to the serene sound of spring rain pattering on your umbrella. But how does hearing loss affect our ability to hear these sounds? And which sounds do those with hearing loss commonly miss? Read on to find out.
Are you missing out on everyday sounds?
Topics: hearing, birding, hearing aids, leisure activities, birdsong, ears, hearing loss, hearing test, music, decibel levels, dB levels, women and hearing loss
Lose weight, stay active, protect your hearing
By maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active, you may be protecting your hearing. It turns out that being obese, especially if you carry those extra pounds around your waist, may be a risk factor for hearing loss.
Topics: hearing loss, Comorbidities, comorbidity series, obesity, women and hearing loss
Lose weight, stay active, protect your hearing
By maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active, you may be protecting your hearing. It turns out that being obese, especially if you carry those extra pounds around your waist, may be a risk factor for hearing loss.
Topics: hearing loss, obesity, women and hearing loss, lose weight