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Preserving Harmony: Musicians and Hearing Protection
In the world of music, the pursuit of perfection often takes center stage. Musicians devote countless hours honing their craft, striving to create and enjoy beautiful melodies. However, amidst the symphony of sounds, there's a silent threat that often goes unnoticed – the risk of hearing damage....
Ringing In Your Ears? Here’s 5 Facts About Tinnitus
There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has experienced ringing in the ears at one point or another. It’s a common experience that generally doesn’t require urgent care. Over 50 million Americans experience some form of ear ringing or buzzing, known by doctors as tinnitus, and about...
Signs of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
WHAT IS NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS? Hearing is a complex process that — through the sensitive structures of the ear all the way to the brain — involves transforming vibrations from our environment into meaningful sound. Exposure to sounds that are too loud for too long can damage this...
The Gift Of Hearing
Here at Leake Audiology, helping people live well with better hearing is our goal, and untreated hearing loss has an enormous impact on quality of life. This is the time of year we want to focus on giving back to our community. HO, HO, HO! We have a HUGE GIFT to give to one lucky person...
Four Signs of Age-Related Hearing Loss if you’re under 50
Different types of hearing loss can arise for a number of reasons. Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, occurs naturally due to changes in the ear and this can be linked to other health conditions. However, environmental factors can also damage hearing and impact people of all...
October Is National Audiology Awareness Month!
While October is usually associated with beautiful fall colours, pumpkin flavoured coffee and Halloween, it is also an opportunity to celebrate National Audiology Awareness Month! As audiologists, we are constantly reminded of how hearing loss can negatively affect communication...