Articles on Hearing Protection

Experiencing hearing loss can pose a safety threat to your and others' health.

When you learn how to reduce the stress in your life, your entire body -- including your hearing -- benefits.

Vitamins play an important role in keeping us healthy and protecting our hearing health.

Studies show mineral-rich foods are helpful in preventing hearing loss but be sure to consult your physician before adding any supplements to your diet.

Protecting your ears from loud noise may protect your heart health, too.

Are you diligent about protecting your hearing? If so, your heart may be healthier as well.

Exercising beyond your fitness level or in classes where the music is playing too loud can permanently damage your hearing.

Studies show just a moderate amount of physical activity can protect your hearing health.

Your hearing health may suffer if you don’t resolve to break these bad health habits this year.

Make a New Year's resolution to protect your hearing, beginning with a safe holiday celebration.

Eating right and exercising regularly is an important part of hearing health, but that’s not the only way to protect your hearing this season.

The likelihood of developing age-related hearing loss increases significantly in individuals over the age of 65.

New studies show moderate exercise benefits not only your heart, but your hearing health too.

Protect your ears from common summer sounds that can potentially, and irreversibly, damage your hearing.

Hearing health professionals agree the best way to protect your hearing is to turn the volume down and/or wear ear plugs when attending a summer concert or listening to music on your MP3 player.

Learn how to be festive while protecting your hearing from potential noise-induced hearing loss.

Don’t rely on hearsay. Learn the truth about hearing loss so you can protect your hearing and choose the best hearing aid for your hearing impairment.

Hearing aids can reduce the risk of income loss as well as improve job performance and quality of life.

We have reviewed the best phone apps to help you measure noise levels in your environment and protect your hearing from damage.

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.

Healthy Hearing's Sites We Like featuring websites related to foam ear plugs and bike helmets for hearing protection.

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.

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 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!

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.