Are Ménière’s Disease And BPPV The Same?
Musicians rely on their hearing for a lot, so knowing the signs of illness that may cause hearing loss is key to a long-lasting career. Here we discuss the difference between Ménière’s disease and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), what symptoms to watch out for, and why catching it early on can help you enjoy a longer, more-fulfilled musical career.
If you play an instrument - whether it's on stage or in your garage - prioritize your hearing...while you still have it!
Hearing Loss And Dementia Are Linked
Don't Forget Your Sense Of Hearing Hearing is one of our most under-appreciated senses. Without sight, most of us would come to a dead stop. Our ‘hearing’ doesn’t hurt like when our sense of touch experiences a sunburn. We relish and spend huge amounts of time preparing and consuming our favorite foods - enraptured in our sense of taste and smell. Our hearing is something most of us just take for granted or it’s a terrible annoyance that keeps us from sleeping. We should not. The reality is that compromising our sense of hearing is as profound as any other....
Getting Through The Pandemic As An Artist
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been especially tough on musicians. But Quanice G. Floyd Founder and Director of the Arts Administrators of Color Network, wants you to know that you are not alone.
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