Common public emergencies in the US include natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires. Other types of emergencies include man-made incidents such as terrorist attacks, industrial accidents, and power outages. Public emergencies can have a significant impact on the economy and individuals. The economic cost of natural disasters in the US can be staggering, with the total …
The holiday season can be a difficult time for those with hearing loss. For example, in loud and busy environments like holiday parties or shopping malls, it can be difficult for those with hearing loss to hear and understand others. This can lead to feelings of isolation and frustration. One way to help manage hearing loss during the holiday season …
Hearing loss is a common issue among older adults, with an estimated 48 million Americans experiencing some degree of hearing loss. This condition can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, affecting their ability to communicate and connect with others. But did you know that your mood can also play a role in hearing loss? In this blog post, we …
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a substance produced in the ear canal. It is often seen as unpleasant and gross but serves several vital bodily functions. This blog post will take a closer look at earwax and its role in our ears. The Role of Earwax in Our Ears Earwax has several vital functions in our ears: It acts …
Sometimes it feels like you’ve just gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. Your mood is off, and you feel grumpy, down, dissatisfied, or even a little angry. Although it may seem like your mood materialized out of thin air, the cause may be closer than you think -the simple chemical signals in your brain. In particular, dopamine …
Preparing supplies appropriate for someone with hearing loss in case of a natural catastrophe or unanticipated situations in the house is crucial. This kind of forward-thinking can help provide peace of mind and even save a life. What should an emergency kit have? Everyone should have the same basic things in their emergency kits, like food, first aid supplies, and …
Every November, American Diabetes Month is conducted to promote awareness and assist those living with this condition. Diabetes education events and workshops are given to educate people about the disease, answer questions, and assist individuals to learn how to avoid or manage diabetes. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017 says that more than 100 …
The school has been in session for a while, and everyone is happy to see their friends, meet new people, and learn new things. However, hearing might make some students unhappy. Some people say that hearing loss is like having the flu because it makes you feel cut off from the world around you. This “Flu” never goes away, which …
While earwax isn’t pretty, it’s essential in helping our inner-ear stay healthy and works well. What we know about earwax tells us how to clean our ears and deal with problems when there is too much earwax in the ear canal. Many of us want to clean the ear canal with something like a cotton swab, but this simple-looking action …
How well a child hears affects many other things, like their cognitive skills and how well they do in school later. Newborns get hearing tests, which can find problems like deafness at birth. One to three out of every 1,000 children has trouble hearing. Every state in the US participates in the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, and …