Niagara Hearing & Speech Clinic

07/30/2026

Summer is a busy season for your ears. It's worth taking a few simple steps to help protect your hearing. https://bit.ly/4vFO49q

06/30/2026

Noise exposure builds up and can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus, making everyday sounds harder to sort through. Noticing small changes in your hearing early can make it easier to protect it. https://bit.ly/3PJtG4c

05/29/2026

Loud noise over time can affect hearing more than many Canadians realize, especially without protection. https://bit.ly/4u3zpUa

04/30/2026

Ringing in your ears after loud sounds? That’s your hearing sending a warning.

What kinds of health effects can be caused by exposure to noise? Noise exposure can cause two kinds of health effects.

03/31/2026

Your brain and your hearing are connected. See what lifestyle and health factors can impact dementia risk.

When it comes to dementia, there are risk factors you can change, and risk factors you cannot. Learn about both types on this page, as well as unproven risks that need more evidence to be considered valid.

02/27/2026

Everyday noise can add up. Keep volumes reasonable, take listening breaks and protect your hearing for the long term.

What can we do to better our ear protection, maintain and learn to value our ear health? Canadian experts share their advice.

01/29/2026

81% of Canadians with hearing loss face everyday barriers, from phone calls to video chats. Hearing challenges are more common and more impactful than many realize. https://bit.ly/4sC6wi6

12/30/2025

Hearing loss affects millions of Canadians, yet many may not realize they have it. Early support and resources can help protect your hearing and improve daily life.

Karen Hawthorne worked for six years as a digital editor for the National Post, contributing articles on health, business, culture and travel for affiliated newspapers across Canada. She now writes from her home office in Toronto and takes breaks to bounce with her son on the backyard trampoline and...

11/27/2025

Many Canadians don’t realize they have hearing loss. Spotting it early and creating a treatment plan can make daily life easier.

If you’re over 30, experts say you should start getting regular hearing tests.

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.