Every occupation comes with risks as well as its benefits. In the Intermountain West, mining is a significant industry. Wyoming is the nation’s largest producer of coal. Uranium, copper and iron are all mined. Unfortunately, one of the side effects of working in a noisy workplace is a very serious health matter: hearing loss. Did…
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October is National Protect Your Hearing month. More than 36 million Americans suffer from some type of hearing loss. Contrary to what many people think, this isn’t an issue just for the older adult population: half of hearing loss sufferers in America are younger than 65. Let’s take a closer look at the causes of…
Hearing loss can cause you to miss out on a lot, as you cannot understand or relate to the sounds around you. Hearing problems can also make you withdraw from taking part in social activities and even from holding conversations. Statistics indicate that about 36 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, and despite the fact…
Hearing loss is a problem that affects about 20 percent of Americans to some degree. Sadly, not everyone living with hearing loss realizes they have a problem. Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, which is why it is practically impossible to self-diagnose. That doesn’t change the fact that living with hearing loss is extremely frustrating, not…
Preserving your hearing health is important to your overall well-being. It affects many aspects of your life, from driving a vehicle to interacting with others to maintaining proper balance. When you take steps to keep your hearing in the best condition possible, you will help yourself to live a fuller life. You might do a…