Public opinion about cannabinoids and marijuana have transformed remarkably in the last several decades. Many states now permit the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal uses. A decade ago it would have been unthinkable for marijuana to be legal for recreational usage but some states have even passed this law.

There are few conditions that are more difficult to understand for those who don’t have tinnitus. The problem with tinnitus is that if you are not afflicted with it, you won’t see, feel, or hear the symptoms in the same way you would other conditions.

Of all the physical ailments found in factory workers, hearing issues are the most common – so noise protection is a must. Hearing loss affects not just the professional life of a person, but home and social life too.

By following a these smart noise protection tips from hearing specialists, you can help prevent hearing loss and be happier and healthier in all areas of your life.

Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing
Last updated October 21, 2019

When used correctly, firearms provide security, livelihood, and recreation for millions of Americans. The National Rifle Association boasts more than five million members and according to the National Shooting Federation, 20 million people spend $16.9 billion annually on target shooting, a sport which supports more than 329,000 jobs.

Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing
July 15, 2019

Playing in the water can be fun for people of all ages. While summer is a great time to enjoy swimming to its fullest, all of the splashing around can occasionally lead to water getting trapped in your ears. Symptoms include a feeling of fullness in the ear canal and a sensation that water is jostling around in your ear. It can happen in one or both ears.