Look after your hearing in the same way you look after other aspects of your health. Having a hearing test helps to detect early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Find out more at health.gov.au/hearing
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It is National Safe Work Month in October – a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Noise can damage your hearing if it’s too loud. Both sudden, loud noises, like an explosion; and constant, loud noises, like working near industrial machinery or blaring background music, can damage your hearing. Our ears […]
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Nutrition is essential for healthy aging and is one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain overall health. Some research suggests that certain nutrients can help preserve hearing health. Antioxidants, found in vitamins A, C, and E, have been studied for their protective effects against age-related hearing loss. They help fight oxidative stress, […]
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Earplugs are a simple but important tool to help protect against noise-induced hearing loss. They can be a total lifesaver, especially if you know you’re going to need them ahead of time, like when you’re headed to a concert. How loud can concerts get? The answer is seriously loud. Sound is measured in decibels – […]
It is National Safe Work Month throughout October – a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Noise can damage your hearing if it’s too loud. Both sudden, loud noises, like an explosion; and constant, loud noises, like working near industrial machinery or blaring background music, can damage your hearing. Our ears […]
Professor Kelvin Kong, a prominent otolaryngology, head and neck surgeon, believes the majority of Australians would vote Yes to the Voice to Parliament if given the right information, and that the medical community has a role to play. Professor Kelvin Kong is a Worimi man, working on Awabakal and Worimi Country at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital and John Hunter […]