Unlike a physical wound, hearing loss is quite the invisible condition and therefore hard to detect yourself. You can’t see yourself succumbing to the early warning signs of hearing loss, so quite often those early warning signs are overlooked. So,...
Tradies National Health Month is every August, focusing on educating our tradies on the importance of their health and safety, both at home and in the workplace. Our tradies face some of the most physically demanding jobs day in and...
Single-sided deafness, otherwise known as unilateral hearing loss, is when a person has normal hearing in one ear, yet little or no hearing in the other ear. While most with single-sided deafness (SSD) go on to live normal lives, relying...
High frequency hearing loss is just one of the many types of hearing impairment and also one of the most common. Those living with high frequency hearing loss will find that while they are able to hear sounds of a...
Sensorineural hearing loss is just one of several types of hearing loss, yet one of the most common. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when the inner ear is damaged or when there are problems with the nerves between your inner ear...
When we warn of the dangers of workplace noise exposure, often we think of industries such as farming or construction which are known for using loud machinery or power tools. While they may not be working on forklifts or operating...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know Sir Elton John is heading back to Australia for his mammoth Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on tickets, now is the time...
Did you know that smoking has a direct impact on your hearing? Even if it’s just passively, the exposure to cigarette smoke will weaken the immune system, damage tissue and can largely affect your hearing health. Nicotine and carbon monoxide...
If you’re heading to State of Origin, don’t forget to take your earplugs with you! If you head to the footy often, you’ll know that the sound in the crowd can be deafening. Tens of thousands of screaming fans, bands...
