by Bright Audiology | Mar 19, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
While the majority of us keep current with our once-a-year physical, dental cleaning, and eye examination, we notoriously fail to think about the health of our hearing. And when our hearing does begin to worsen, it appears so gradually that we hardly notice and fail...
by Bright Audiology | Mar 12, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Do you recall the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetic wristbands that promised to deliver instant and substantial pain relief from arthritis and other chronic conditions? Well, you won’t see much of that marketing anymore; in 2008, the makers of the Q-Ray...
by Bright Audiology | Mar 5, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Hearing loss is hazardously sneaky. It creeps up on an individual through the years so gradually you hardly become aware of it , making it easy to deny or ignore. And afterwards, when you eventually recognize the signs and symptoms, you shrug it off as bothersome and...
by Bright Audiology | Feb 28, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Just like a patch of lush grass can be worn down by repeated trampling, the hair cells in your ears can be damaged due to repeated overexposure to loud noise. You can never grow back those hair cells, though. A musician in particular is predisposed to damage from the...
by Bright Audiology | Feb 21, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Many people put themselves at risk every day for hearing damage, especially when they play in a rock band, regularly attend concerts, or work in a loud environment. However, performers aren’t the only ones at risk; you will be surprised to note the decibel volumes...
by Bright Audiology | Jan 28, 2015 | Hearing Loss Articles
Ibuprofen is a medication that is usually used to help manage pain in people around the world. While it is often considered to be one of the safest drugs on the market, there is a disadvantage that is quickly becoming apparent to people all over the world: hearing...