Workers must wear hearing protection when exposed to loud sounds, including earmuffs and earplugs. Find out when and how to select this equipment based on the task at hand. Conduct noise level ...

You might be asking yourself if double hearing protection is something you should be considering. In order to understand what double hearing protection is, let’s start by reviewing why it is needed.

Experts weigh in on Q-Tips, headphones, concerts and more. By Katie Mogg For most people, your hearing gradually deteriorates with age, and about half of the time it’s caused by genetics that are out ...

Noise causes damage to the inner ear due to excessive exposure levels, prolonged exposure, or a combination of both. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely preventable with hearing protection and being ...

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, with about one in three Americans between 65 and 74 affected, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While some ...

In my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to ...

There’s no excuse for damaging your hearing when you’ve got the best electronic hearing protection at your fingertips. Electronic hearing protection offers shooters the benefit of sound mitigation ...

Subtle changes in your hearing and even some hearing loss is a common experience as we age. It often begins with seemingly minor annoyances: needing to ask for repetition, nudging the television ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As summer approaches in Music City, a local audiologist warns music fans to take precautions to protect their hearing during the upcoming festival and concert season. Dr.