»
House Research Institute Outlines Five Ways Musicians can Protect their Hearing in 2012
Friday, February 10th 2012
House Research Institute provides five tips to keep your hearing healthy in 2012, particularly those in the music industry
»
Holiday Concert Event Will Encourage Kids to Protect their Hearing
Friday, October 21st 2011
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will sponsor USO San Diego's 20th Annual Holiday Concert, an event for local military families and San Diegans. The event will encourage safe listening and hearing protection.
»
The Best Phone Apps to Measure Noise Levels
Tuesday, August 16th 2011
We have reviewed the best phone apps to help you measure noise levels in your environment and protect your hearing from damage.
»
Osteopathic Medical Profession Seeks Ways to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss from Headphones
Wednesday, July 20th 2011
At its most recent meeting, the American Osteopathic Association decided to advocate for headphone manufacturers to include information about the dangers of high volume levels on their product packaging. Listening to headphones at high levels has been found to cause hearing loss in children and teens.
»
Fireworks and Hearing Loss: Protect your Hearing this 4th of July
Friday, July 1st 2011
The Better Hearing Institute urges people to wear ear plugs while watching fireworks displays this 4th of July. Avoiding using firecrackers at home is another way to prevent potentially permanent hearing loss and tinnitus caused by loud noises.
»
Summertime Sounds: Hearing Protection Devices
Tuesday, June 28th 2011
Noise induced hearing loss is preventable by simply wearing hearing protection. You may not notice immediate damage; but remember that exposure is cumulative through the years - so start protecting your hearing now.
»
Can I Prevent My Hearing Loss From Getting Worse?
Monday, May 9th 2011
Yes, you can protect your hearing from noise and preserve the hearing you have.
»
Hearing Loss Prevention: Free Teen Event Features Paul Stanley of KISS
Friday, March 25th 2011
The House Research Institute presents free sound and hearing event in New York City for teens to educate and entertain and features Paul Stanley of KISS.
»
Sites We Like: Ear Plugs & Bike Helmets For Hearing Protection
Friday, March 18th 2011
Healthy Hearing's Sites We Like featuring websites related to foam ear plugs and bike helmets for hearing protection.
»
Child Hearing Protection: MENC Sponsors Safe Listening Campaign
Thursday, March 3rd 2011
The National Association for Music Education, 75,000 members strong, is the newest sponsor of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Listen to Your Buds (LTYB) campaign which educates children about how to use personal audio technology safely.
»
Hearing Damage: Be Safe With New Electronics This Holiday
Thursday, December 23rd 2010
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is reminding the public about the potential risks of hearing damage and a negative impact on communication development that can happen from the misuse or overuse of various types of devices.
»
Hearing Loss in Children: Annual Noisy Toys List
Friday, December 17th 2010
Each year, the Sight and Hearing Association, along with researchers from the University of Minnesota, tests toys and puts out a list of the top ten noisiest toys to help parents combat hearing loss in children.
»
Noise Levels: Restaurants Take Hearing Loss Seriously
Tuesday, November 2nd 2010
The noise levels in many restaurants reach the threshold of pain, creating a din that can reach sound pressure levels produced by a jet engine. Restaurant owners are looking for ways to keep diners coming in while they keep background sounds down in the comfort zone.
»
Hearing Protection: October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Monday, October 11th 2010
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States. Take this October, National Protect Your Hearing Month, to make a difference in the lives of those around you. Get out in your community and get talking!
»
Hearing Loss Prevention: Ida Launches New Teen Project
Monday, October 4th 2010
The Ida Institute has created a video and educational cartoon card targeted at young people listening to loud music. The project hopes to increase awareness among teens that loud music can lead to permanent hearing loss and encourages them to turn the volume down.
»
Hearing Conservation Programs: Free Occupational Health and Safety Courses
Tuesday, August 3rd 2010
These free employer seminars will address implementing an effective occupational Hearing Conservation Programs to the impact of the changes to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). To be held in Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, and Indianapolis this September.
»
Age Related Hearing Loss: Not Inevitable
Saturday, July 24th 2010
A recent study revealed that Baby Boomers are still hearing well and longer than their parents did. These results suggest that hearing loss is not a normal part of aging and there are things that we can do to delay hearing loss.
»
Child Protection: MTNA Sponsors ASHA’s Safe Listening Campaign
Friday, July 9th 2010
The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is the newest sponsor of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Listen to Your Buds (LTYB) campaign, which educates children about proper usage of personal audio technology.
»
Hearing Loss Prevention: More Folates
Wednesday, June 30th 2010
A high intake of foods & supplements high in folates can produce a 20 percent decrease in risk of developing hearing loss with age.
»
Elementary Students’ Drawings Encourage Hearing Loss Prevention
Tuesday, June 29th 2010
Elementary Students’ Drawings Encourage Hearing Loss Prevention
»
Musician Hearing Protection: Classical Performers Need It Too
Tuesday, June 8th 2010
The incidence of hearing problems such as ringing ears or tinnitus and hypersensitivity to sound has been found to be higher among musicians than among the general population. The use of hearing protection is rare among musicians and only musicians who have problems with hearing wear protectors on a more regular basis.
»
Hearing Protection: Your Body's Fight or Flight Response Helping You
Monday, June 7th 2010
When your ears are exposed to loud noises, our body chemistry actually changes to try to protect our ears, similar to the fight-or-flight response.
»
Hearing Protection: The Body's Natural Response to Noise
Monday, May 24th 2010
A new study shows that there is a stress-response system within the cochlea that mirrors the body’s fight or flight response and helps protect against noise induced hearing loss.
»
Gun Safety: Includes Hearing Protection Too
Friday, May 21st 2010
As part of an effort to emphasize hearing safety and the shooting sports, HIA loaned Magnum Ear hearing protection devices to participants in the annual Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Shoot-out in May.
»
Child Hearing: Billy Jonas Concerts Teach Hearing Protection
Thursday, May 20th 2010
“Buds In The Schools Week” is coming to the Washington, DC area May 23-29. Six in-school safe listening concerts by leading children’s music artists will be held for area school children and the artists will entertain students while weaving in ASHA’s safe-listening message.
Text Size:
