North Star Hearing

11/13/2025

Clear hearing supports your brain by keeping you engaged in conversations and everyday activities. Staying mentally active and protecting your hearing go hand in hand for overall cognitive health.

11/10/2025

Hearing loss can make chatting with friends or family more tiring, and it’s easy to start skipping social activities. Paying attention to your hearing helps you stay involved and enjoy those moments without extra effort.

A new study finds that providing hearing aids and personalized audiology support helps older adults maintain better social connections.

11/05/2025

This month, for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, don’t overlook your hearing. Untreated hearing loss can affect brain health and increase the risk of cognitive decline.

Cochlear Center director Frank R. Lin explains why hearing loss has been linked to cognitive issues like dementia.

10/30/2025

In Canada, workplace noise can be managed by spotting the sources and taking steps to reduce it. When needed, hearing protection helps keep your ears safe.

How is noise made? Sound can be produced by vibration or as a result of aerodynamic systems.

10/29/2025

Understand how your ears pick up tiny creaks and whispers that signal when something spooky is nearby.

10/23/2025

Choose hearing protection based on comfort, noise level and how long you’ll wear it. Some styles fit certain situations better than others. https://bit.ly/3xmYzAi

10/16/2025

Protecting your ears does not have to be complicated. Try these seven easy tips to help prevent hearing loss.

Summa Health offers 7 ways you can take steps now to protect your hearing and reduce your risk for hearing loss later in life

10/10/2025

Spooky sounds are fun, but loud noise can give you a headache. Properly inserting earplugs helps protect your hearing so you can enjoy all the frights and fun without discomfort.

10/07/2025

Noise exposure affects millions of workers every year, but it is often preventable. This October, during National Protect Your Hearing Month, take time to keep your ears healthy.

October is dedicated to protecting the hearing of personnel at worksites. Learn how noise hazards in the workplace can be mitigated.

10/02/2025

Understanding how your ears work makes it easier to see why loud sounds can cause harm. When you know which parts are most sensitive, you can make smarter choices to protect your hearing.

Understanding the parts of the ear — and the role of each in processing sounds — can help you better understand hearing loss.

09/30/2025

Small habits can have a big impact on your hearing over time. Paying attention to your hearing now helps support healthier ears as you get older.

09/29/2025

A recent report shows that one in four workplace injury claims is linked to noise-induced hearing loss. Protecting your hearing at work is easier than you think and can prevent long-term damage.

Green Book 101: What measures must employers take to protect workers? What is a dangerous level of decibels?