November 14, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Tired of Loud Restaurants? Time for a Hearing Test!Volume levels in restaurants have been rising nationwide for some time now. The New York Times reports that noise levels in New York City restaurants...Read More
July 29, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.A Link between Hearing Loss & Second Hand SmokeHearing loss is a major public health issue. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common medical condition people experience today....Read More
July 4, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.A Link between Hearing Loss & Cardiovascular DiseaseSignificant research shows that there is a relationship between cardiovascular disease and hearing loss. According to the CDC, an estimated 92 million people in the...Read More
June 28, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Household Items That Could Damage Your HearingWe are constantly exposed to noise. From waking up to an alarm clock, to listening to music or a podcast, and taking a walk through...Read More
April 25, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!May marks Better Hearing and Speech Month! This month is all about raising awareness and taking action toward treating hearing loss. Organized by the American...Read More
April 14, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing LossMany of us take over-the-counter painkillers when needed to alleviate the symptoms we’re experiencing. Painkillers can be a helpful way to provide relief when experiencing...Read More
April 5, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Tips on How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing HomeDo you have a loved one with hearing loss who lives in a nursing home? It is important to know that there are useful ways...Read More
March 23, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Head Injuries and Hearing LossThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are nearly 3 million cases of head injuries every year. At least 1 million...Read More
March 19, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.Your Rights When it Comes to Hearing LossIt is important to know your rights when it comes to hearing loss. Hearing loss is a pervasive health condition, impacting over 48 million people...Read More
February 23, 2022Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.How Smoking & Drinking May Affect HearingHearing loss is an often under-recognized complication of smoking and drinking. Research shows that smoking and drinking can take a toll on hearing health by...Read More