Imagine if bettering hearing could equally mean boosting memory. Is this realistic? This conclusion stems from a study utilizing comprehensive data collected by the Framingham Heart Study. Adults who start using hearing aids before turning 70 could see their risk of dementia reduced by up to 61 percent, according to the findings, relative to individuals […]
Acoustic interference is an perpetual feature of modern life. Our environment—from commute sounds and yard work to music via personal audio devices—is increasingly loud. This increase in noise can have a detrimental effect on your hearing if you’re not careful. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, making it the perfect time to emphasize how […]
Why are women and children sometimes harder to hear than men? Perhaps you have noticed that some men claim they are unable to hear their wives speaking when they are detailing tasks to be done. That’s a joke, but it is fairly common for individuals to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. […]
If you cope with tinnitus, boarding a plane may cause more than just enthusiasm about your destination– it might also come with concerns about intensifying ear symptoms. The boosted noise inside the airplane, fluctuations in air pressure, and the anxiety associated with flying can all result in a worsening or more disturbing experience of tinnitus. […]
The fall season is a standout period in the yearly calendar. Picture yourself in a cozy setting, enveloped by the warmth and joy of the season – the sound of children’s giggles on Halloween, the rustle of leaves under your feet on a crisp fall day, the relaxing crackle of a fire, and the love […]
Are you finding that you’re regularly having to increase the volume on your television to a higher level than you usually would? Or maybe you’re frequently asking people to repeat themselves. While these signs might seem like minor annoyances, they could indicate the early stages of hearing loss. But here’s something you might not expect– […]
Hearing loss often begins with slight, almost unperceivable changes that can be easy to overlook. Often, it is loved ones who are the first to recognize and bring attention to a person’s hearing trouble. While children are regularly tested, many adults do not consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would for their vision. Indications […]
For parents of newborns, learning that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and disheartening. Babies with hearing loss can do well with early diagnosis and intervention, which is positive news. Indeed, they are capable of acquiring linguistic skills, improving their communication skills, and forming profound connections with their surroundings, inevitably bring about a […]
While earwax might not be an exciting subject, it serves a critical function in maintaining the health of your ears. Compared to your teeth, feet, or other body parts that require routine cleaning efforts, earwax normally manages itself. Overly frequent efforts to get rid of it can actually be counterproductive. Earwax is not intrinsically harmful, […]
If a child has trouble comprehending instructions, mixes up words with similar pronunciations, or seems disoriented in loud environments, parents may presume that a hearing problem is to blame. But in some situations, the problem may not be with the ears at all: It could be a disorder called auditory processing disorder (APD). Although hearing […]
