Healthcare News
How loud are cicacads? So loud they can cause hearing problems for some, doctor warns
At Highbanks Metro Park, cicadas are often heard before they are seen. Their melodic hum reverberates through the park's clearings and envelops park-goers in a cocoon of noise.
Hearing aid accessories: 4 to consider
Hearing aid users may find accessories, such as transmitters and receivers, earwax filters, and charging stations useful. Several hearing aid manufacturers provide hearing aid accessories for purchase.
Hearing aid insurance: What to know
Private health insurers do not typically include benefits for hearing aids in their plans. However, some companies offer coverage as an add-on, which means a person may receive a hearing aid benefit for an extra monthly fee.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
Why is sound muffled when there doesn’t appear to be anything inside your ear canal? The causes can range from the completely harmless (earwax) to allergies to more insidious conditions like anxiety disorder or Meniere's disease.
Smoke detectors for the hearing impaired
Having a smoke detector in place is a simple, hugely effective strategy to prevent yourself from harm: Your risk of dying in a fire in your home falls by 55 percent when there’s a working smoke alarm present, per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).