Noise-induced hearing loss happens when tiny hair-like structures (stereocilia) that sit on top of hair cells in the inner ear are damaged by noises that are too loud and/or last for too long. When stereocilia are damaged, the hair cells...
We all aspire to be the best role models possible for our kids so it is important to start teaching them about hearing health from a young age and demonstrate healthy hearing practices around the home. As well as getting...
One of the most common hearing conditions to affect the elderly and aging adults is age-related hearing loss. In fact, age-related hearing loss will most likely affect each of us as we get older. As we age, a number of...
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...
