A drug to prevent noise related hearing loss?
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the US Army is testing a new drug that researchers hope will help prevent hearing loss caused by noise. As anyone who has served in the…
Read MoreDid you know? The ear contains some of the smallest parts of the body
Did you know your ear contains the smallest muscle and bone in your body. The smallest muscle is called the stapedius, and is located in the middle ear. It is about a quarter of a…
Read MoreDo people sound like they are mumbling?
“It sounds like people are mumbling.” This is a common complaint we hear from our older patients. Now, new research from the University of Maryland suggests that speech processing declines as we get older, even…
Read MoreHearing loss can occur at all ages
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect the elderly. In fact, the majority of people suffering from hearing loss are under 65. However, most people wait until they’re older to start having their hearing tested. We should…
Read MoreHearing and balance
Many people report anecdotally that their balance is affected when they have hearing loss. Some also notice that their balance improves when they treat their hearing loss. Now a small study from the Washington University…
Read MoreHearing loss can be inherited
Like many traits and conditions, hearing loss can be passed down through generations. While the majority of hearing loss is related to ageing or noise exposure, it is becoming more understood that genetics are responsible…
Read MoreHelping caregivers identify hearing loss
Family members are often the first to recognize that a loved one has hearing loss, but the symptoms may appear gradually and be difficult to detect. Even professional caregivers can confuse the signs and symptoms…
Read MoreMay Is Hearing Awareness Month Series:Blog Four: Social and Behavioural Ability – Hearing is Central to Total Wellness
Welcome to our final installment of our May is Hearing Awareness Month series. One of the most common consequences of hearing loss is decline in relationships and withdrawal from social activities. While adults who experienced…
Read MoreMay Is Hearing Awareness Month Series:Blog Three: Cognitive and Emotional Ability – Hearing is Central to Total Wellness
With normal hearing, the signal that your ears pick up from your environment is clear and concise, resulting in easy processing for the cognitive system in the brain. However, with a hearing loss, the signal…
Read MoreMay is Hearing Awareness Month Series: Blog Two: Functional and Physical Ability – Hearing is Central to Total Wellness
Functional and physical ability refers to the ability to carry on normal activities of life. With a hearing loss, some of these normal day to day activities could become challenging, and even unsafe to yourself…
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