5 Signs You May Need a Hearing Test and When to Book One
Changes in your ability to hear often develop slowly over time. This gradual progression makes them surprisingly easy to overlook or brush off as temporary issues. Many people put off getting a hearing test until their problems become severe, affecting their daily lives and relationships. The good news? Early detection of hearing loss can dramatically […]
Can Earwax Cause Hearing Loss?
Earwax, often misunderstood as an annoying or even harmful build-up, is actually one of your body’s natural defenses. This waxy substance, medically known as cerumen, plays an essential role in keeping your ears clean and protected. But could earwax also be the reason behind your muffled hearing or discomfort? If you’ve been struggling with hearing […]
How to Protect Your Hearing and Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing is woven into the fabric of our daily lives. It lets us enjoy the melodies of music, share in conversations, and stay connected to the world around us. Yet, hearing loss often creeps in gradually, making it easy to overlook until it becomes a serious issue. The reality is clear—once hearing is lost, it’s […]
NOTABLE HEARING-IMPAIRED MUSICIANS
Eric Clapton recently expressed concerns that he had tinnitus and was “going deaf.” The same rang true for Ludwig van Beethoven who moved from hearing buzzing in his ears (tinnitus) at the age of 26 to progressive hearing loss and, finally, total deafness by age 44. Even so, he continued to compose music. He was […]
REGROWING HAIR (CELLS)
The type of hearing loss known as “sensorineural” is a result of inner ear or auditory nerve dysfunction. This is due in part to damage of the tiny “hair cells” that reside within the cochlea. These sensory receptors convert sound waves into electrical signals that are transmitted through the acoustic nerve to the brain. However, […]
COOL, CALM, AND CONNECTED
As increasing numbers of people have come to view hearing aids as a technology extension of the smartphone, their coolness factor towards hearing aids has also risen. No longer are they regarded simply as a means of improving hearing health. Hearing instruments with Bluetooth connectivity have attained a new status as communication and information-gathering devices. […]
ECHOES FROM ANCIENT CAVES
Recent research may provide new insights into humans’ closest extinct relative, the Neanderthals. One of the many ways that Neanderthal anatomy differed from our own came to light after a fossilized ear bone from a young Neanderthal child was discovered. The findings included a skull, jaw, vertebrae, ribs, and hand phalanges. But what was most […]
HOW HEARING AFFECTS THE BRAIN
Hearing loss has the potential to affect health and well-being in ways some might never have imagined. A recent study indicated that older individuals with hearing loss have accelerated loss of brain tissue as well as a higher risk of dementia, falls, hospitalizations, and poor physical and mental health. The study tracked 126 participants for […]
MAKING A HIGH PITCH
Unlike children and teenagers, many adults are unable to hear high-pitched sounds. This is due to age as well as accumulated exposure to loud noise, which takes its toll on the ear’s hearing mechanism. This inability to hear high frequencies certainly places many adults at a disadvantage; however, some have found a way to make […]
ARE YOU LOSING YOUR HAIR?
As we age, hair loss becomes a distinct certainty for many men and women. As much as hair loss is largely a cosmetic concern, there is another type of age-related hair loss that poses a more significant issue. Inside of the inner ear are tiny hairs that pick-up sound waves and convert them into nerve […]
