Earwax Removal – How you’re doing it wrong
One of the most satisfying feelings is cleaning out all off the ear wax that has packed your ears. While it can be a very guilty pleasure for many people, they do not realize the potential harm that they are submitting themselves to by doing this. After all, the only proper way to have your…
Swimmer’s Ear Symptoms and Prevention
Swimmer’s ear, officially referred to as acute external otitis, is an infection of the outer ear canal (the portion outside the eardrum). It was named “swimmer’s ear” because it’s often a result of water remaining in the outer ear after swimming, which creates a damp environment which promotes the growth of bacteria. This condition can…
Is It Possible To Get Noise Induced Hearing Loss from Concerts?
If you’ve previously attended a modern rock concert and found yourself saying, “That music is just too darned loud,” it doesn’t necessarily indicate that you’re getting old. This reaction could be your body’s way of telling you that you’re in danger of hearing impairment. If after the show your ears are ringing (tinnitus), or you’re…
Hearing and Ear Protection Guidance and Tips for the Shooting Range
America’s affinity for guns is practically unique across the globe; we were raised with TV and movies about police and cowboys and heroes who were all carrying guns and shooting them regularly. Regular exposure to these images is one of many reasons that there are so many American gun owners who very much enjoy firing…
Discovering the Best Headphones for Children That Blend Comfort, Performance and Safety
One thing you can look forward to if you have children is that sooner or later they are going to ask you to buy them some headphones to use with their gaming systems, music players and computers. Not any big surprise there. On balance, headphones commonly offer a better experience when used in combination with…