How much do you know about the health of your brain? Your brain ages slowly over time, just like every other body part. But there are a few things that can speed up the aging …
The Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Regular exercise has benefits for people of all ages. Besides boosting our mood, keeping our heart healthy, managing blood sugar levels, and keeping our weight down and our muscles strong, the effects of an exercise …
Treating Hearing Loss Can Help Prevent Falls & Accidents
It becomes more important than ever to stay fit and healthy as we get older. Maintaining your sense of balance is crucial, especially once you approach retirement. Unfortunately, many seniors are hospitalized every year for …
How Tech Is Improving Life for People with Hearing Loss
Twenty years ago, hearing loss was a major stumbling block, and if you were deaf or hard of hearing, communication could be a real challenge. You’d have difficulty succeeding in university of finding a job. …
New CDC Study: 20% of People in Their 20s Experience Hearing Loss
One of the most common misconceptions about hearing is that hearing loss only affects seniors. Many people are afraid to admit that they’re struggling to hear, and think that it’s a sure sign of old …
New Standards to Protect Young Peoples’ Hearing
Young people are constantly risking their hearing, and many of them don’t even realize it. For many young people today, being surrounded by noise is just a fact of life. Cities are loud places to …
How Do We Hear Voices in a Crowd?
Have you ever wondered how hearing works? The ears are incredibly complex structures that effortlessly decipher sound ways, allow you to hear everything around you, localize sounds, and even pick out voices in a crowd. …
What is Musical Ear Syndrome?
Do you have tinnitus? This ringing or buzzing in your ears doesn’t have an external source, meaning it’s all in your head. Some people also experience a type of musical tinnitus, called musical ear syndrome. …