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Musician Ear Plugs

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Musician ear plugs are used mainly by performers, as just one performance can cause serious damage to their hearing. An amplified rock concert can reach up to 120db (decibels) which is extremely dangerous, especially if up on the stage. Musicians’ earplugs are designed to attenuate sounds evenly across the audio band and thus minimise their effect on the user’s perception of bass and treble levels.

When in the studio and preparing the stage with sounds systems, technicians and audio engineers are required to wear protective ear plugs to help minimise the potential dangers of loud noises. Most commonly worn musicians, technicians and audio engineers are the custom ear plugs as they generate different levels of protection, normally have a NRR (noise reduction rating) of 20Db and mould to the shape of the wearer’s ear to generate the flattest attenuation and the truest isolation to harmful noise levels.

It is also equally important for followers of the act to wear ear plugs too as the noise not only coming from the music being played, but also the sound of screaming fans can have a serious effect on your hearing. One effect is the ringing sound in your ears, which can lead to tinnitus. The ringing noise is a sign from your ears saying the sound levels are too high and damage could have been caused. If you have this sign it is best to go to an audiologist for a check up.

Fun Facts about Macks

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When we think of ear plugs we automatically think of Mack’s, they have been producing silicone earplugs since 1962 and since have manufactured an array of ear plugs for all occasions as well as a renowned ear care range.

It is one of the most infamous names in the ear plug industry, but there is more to the brand than you think, here are just a few fun facts that you may not know about Mack’s:

  • Mack’s® Earplugs were the first earplugs used in a World Series Baseball Game.
  • Masters swimmer, Lois Nochman, broke 18 world records while using Mack’s® Earplugs to help prevent swimmer’s ear.
  • Mack’s® are the official ear plugs of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

With Mack’s ear plugs you can be sure your ears will get the best protection, whether you are using the ear plugs for swimming or like to wear ear plugs when playing music.

Jedward on tour

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There is an event coming up across the country that is sure to see sales for ear plugs rise. Jedward are coming to town and are throwing a series of live performances across the UK that people are sure never to forget.  If you live close to any of the stages where they will be performing or will be taking your children to see them it might be time to get some musician ear plugs.

Jedward shot to fame through the UK series of X Factor and mentored by Louis Walsh. X Factor is known as a talent competition where we have seen the likes of Leona Lewis, however the talent that came through last year and what we are seeing this year seems to be less than talented and here they are making money from … nothing.

The dynamic twosome will be ‘singing’   through Edinburgh and Glasgow to Southampton, London and Birmingham on their UK tour throughout the month from the 7th to 30th.

However, if you are a fan of the twins, getting a pair of ear plugs for music lovers is still a good idea. An amplified rock concert can reach up to 120dB, which after a small amount of time can become dangerous for your hearing, causing tinnitus and permanent hearing loss.

Working Out and Hearing Loss?

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And you thought working out was a good thing. Apparently, it may have some negative consequences for hearing. Well, only if you crank up the tunes while you work out.

Research shows that gym-goers are more likely to turn up the volume on their iPods and other personal music devices while working out to drown out the surrounding, noisy environment. A gym, in fact, may have some consequences all on its own. Continue reading →

The Facts about Deafness

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I found some interesting statistics and facts about deafness I thought you might be interested in reading.

Nearly 1 in 7 people in the UK are affected by deafness or significant hearing difficulty. That’s around 9 million people. Of these, 35,000 are children and young people between the ages of 0 and 25. Around 840 babies are born every year in the UK with impaired hearing in both ears. The majority of children end up with hearing problems due to chronic infection of the middle ear.

At the other end of the spectrum, age-related deafness is seen in 55% of adults over 60 and 70% of adults over the age of 70.

Nearly 87% of hearing damage is sensorineural deafness. Sensorineural deafness results when the tiny sensors in the ear canal are damaged. This happens due to a number of reasons: exposure to loud noise, viral or bacterial infections, genetics, medicines or aging. Continue reading →

Don’t Blame Apple iPod for Hearing Loss

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Well, I suppose you could try, but not for any amount of money. A court in the U.S. (San Francisco) ruled in favour of Apple in a lawsuit filed in an attempt to blame Apple for hearing loss caused by the iPod ear buds. The plaintiff wanted a sum for damages and for the court to order that Apple improved its ear buds to prevent hearing damage. Hmmm…

While it’s quite true that any personal music device can cause hearing damage, the volume control allows the user to determine the decibel level. So, in my personal opinion, it was a fair judgement, especially since Apple includes a warning that states permanent hearing damage can occur if the “ear buds or headphones are used at high volume.”

Furthermore, the manual also reads, “You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound, which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your iPod volume to a safe level before that happens. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of your iPod.” Continue reading →

Treating Tinnitus

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Around 10-15% of adults globally have tinnitus requiring medical evaluation and treatment. The problem is there aren’t any clearly successful treatments for everyone who suffers from this annoying to debilitating disorder and much research and studies are needed to figure out how to treat tinnitus. For now, it’s best to do everything you can to avoid damage or further damage.

Tinnitus is a condition in which the person suffering hears ringing in their ears. It’s an internal ringing that causes distraction, sleep disturbances and sometimes pain. For some, tinnitus is mild and merely annoying. For others, the symptoms can become so frequent and painful that it truly interferes with their lives. Continue reading →

So, We DON’T Have to Give Up Joe?

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Tinnitus affects 15% or around half a million people in the U.K. It is a painful ringing in the ears caused by damage to the cilia in the ear canal from loud noises or repeated exposure to noise. In some cases, it’s merely a distraction whereas serious cases can be extremely painful and debilitating as it disrupts life and diminishes the quality of living.

For a long time now, the common belief in the medical industry was that caffeine irritated the symptoms of tinnitus, leaving many practitioners advising tinnitus patient to limit or cease their caffeine consumption. Now, we might be finding out that this was useless advice. Continue reading →

What’s Your Favourite Sound and Least Favourite Noise?

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Have you ever considered why we use the word “sound” to describe a noise we like and the word “noise” to describe a sound we detest? Think about “What’s that beautiful sound?” versus “Where is THAT noise coming from?”

Perhaps I’ve had a bit too much “thinking” time on my hands with the children back in school after the holiday break. Nevertheless, I thought I might share some of my favourite sounds with you as well as the ones that send me running for my noise earplugs!

My 10 Favourite Sounds

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Did You Know That Stress Can Make You Fat?

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Stress is one of those things we all have, and most of us realize we just have to “deal” with it. We can’t avoid it 100%. We can’t just take vacation after vacation. And even if you could… even if you had unlimited financial abilities, there are still stressful situations. Mentally and emotionally, stress takes its toll on all of us, but what about physically?

You’ve probably heard of the effect stress has on your heart health. You may have even heard about stress making you more susceptible to colds, flu and infection due to its ability to decrease immunity. Did you know that it could be making you fat? Continue reading →