The human body has some amazing and surprising abilities. Scrapes, cuts, and broken bones are typically no problem for the human body to mend (with a little time, your body can repair the huge bones in your arms and legs). But you won’t be so lucky if the tiny hairs in your ears are compromised. […]
If you’ve got hearing aids, you should be capable of hearing, right? When they aren’t working right, it can be extremely infuriating, it’s a real “You had ONE job” situation. The good news is, with regular upkeep, your hearing aids should continue to function efficiently. Before you do anything drastic, look at this list. It […]
With chronic tinnitus, it isn’t the ringing in your ears that’s the real issue. It’s the continual non-stop ringing, that’s the real problem. At first, this might be a moderate noise that’s not much more than a little annoying. But the ringing can become frustrating and even debilitating if it continues for days or months […]
One of hearing loss’s most perplexing mysteries may have been solved by scientists from the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the future design of hearing aids might get an overhaul based on their findings. The long standing idea that voices are singled out by neural processing has been debunked by an MIT study. […]
Technology is evolving into stronger, smarter, and smaller devices. In general, the trend is that devices have more features and take up less space. This is also true for hearing aids, and it’s not a surprise. Though hearing issues have many different causes, hearing issues are more prevalent among older people, and the world’s population […]
The phrase “Music to my ears” could soon have a very different meaning to people dealing with hearing loss. Exposing children to music can have a beneficial impact on hearing as is illustrated by a joint study conducted by the University College London and the University of Helsinki. Evaluating Speech-in-Noise Performance Researchers observed 43 young […]
The air filled with the pleasing smells of nutmeg and cinnamon. A joyous spirit and red, green, and blue lights fill your house. You enjoy catching up with your family members as your grandchildren sing, dance and play. You don’t want to miss any of this memorable occasion. Are you ready? Are You Missing Something? […]
For people with hearing loss, family dinners and gatherings can be challenging. Not only do several people often talk at the same time in these situations, but they also raise their voices to be heard over one another. Combine that with the clanging of dishes, scraping of chairs, and background music, and you have a […]
Susan always recognized that after she retired she would be living an active lifestyle. She travels a lot and at 68 she’s been to more than a dozen countries and is planning a lot more trips. On some days she can be found investigating a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be […]
Most people recognize that leading a sedentary lifestyle and smoking is bad for them. But did you realize there is intriguing research indicating a link between neglected hearing loss and early death? Personal life expectancy varies widely, of course. This variance can be related to things like access to healthy foods, where you live, healthcare […]