Hearing Loss

Good Morning Everyone,

Today I'd like to share some facts on hearing loss, as it is shown that the majority of hearing loss is cumulative over the years. It is surprising how every day noise can affect you down the line.

 

According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association (asha.org)

"Listening to loud noise for long periods of time can damage the hair cells in the inner ear. Noise-induced hearing loss usually develops gradually and painlessly. A single exposure to an extremely loud sound such as an explosion can cause a sudden loss of hearing". There are many more causes of hearing loss that include everyday loud noises such as blow dryers and lawn mowers. Long term exposure to these types of noises can cause permanent damage.

Please see below link to an article recently published by the NY Times on what causes hearing loss and ways you can prevent it:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/what-causes-hearing-loss/?nl=health&emc=edit_hh_20130326



Importance of Sleep

Good Morning Everyone,

Today we would like to talk about the importance of a good nights sleep!

 



Not getting a good nights sleep (8 hours) can affect you in many ways. Lack of sleep can cause:

• Lowered concentration
• Depression
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Poor memory
• Can reduce the extent of growth
• Can affect your weight

A recent study was done on how sleeping can effect weight gain by Sleep researchers from the University of Colorado.
Please see below link to the article about this research published by the NY Times:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/18/lost-sleep-can-lead-to-weight-gain/?nl=health&emc=edit_hh_20130319

Aronia Berries

Good Morning Everyone,

 Aronia berries are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S and can be found at your local grocer or easily ordered online. I found they are one of the most powerful berries packed with tons of nutrition!

 

 

 

 

 

          

 

      Benefits of Aronia Berries:

 

* Great source of antioxidants

* Fights against heart disease

* Helps digestion

* Can help strengthen memory

* Helps the body produce good cholesterol

To read more about this fruit use the below link to read recently published Yahoo article about the benefits of this superfruit!
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/aronia-berries--the-new-antioxidant-super-fruit-195008315.html



 

Air Purifying House Plants

Good Morning Everyone!

We are just getting past the cold and flu season so keeping the house clear of germs is important.

Did you know certain house plants help purify the air?

 

Some house plants such as the peace lily pictured above can remove toxins such as benzene, ammonia, acetone and many other harmful chemicals from the air.

 

To read more about the various different plants and their air purifying properties, please see below article published by Yahoo:

http://health.yahoo.net/articles/stress/photos/healthiest-plants-your-home#0