No one’s really sure what causes Meniere’s disease. But the effects are hard to ignore. Ringing in the ears, dizziness, vertigo, and hearing loss are all typical symptoms of this disorder. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease seem to come from a buildup of fluid in the inner ear, but researchers aren’t really sure what causes that […]
It’s true, hearing loss can sneak up on you. But occasionally, hearing problems bypass the sneaking completely, in favor of a sudden (and often startling), cat-like pounce. It could happen like this: you get up, pull yourself out of bed, and maybe you don’t notice until you finish showering but your hearing feels…off, or different […]
Want to show how much you care? Really listen when your loved ones talk to you. But you need to be able to hear in order to really listen. Research shows one out of three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is coping with hearing loss and millions would benefit from wearing a […]
The human body is an awesome, beautiful, confusing, confounding construction, isn’t it? The human body generally has no issue healing cuts, scrapes, or broken bones (I mean, sure, it takes a while, but your body can literally repair the giant bones in your legs and arms with little more than some time and a splint). […]
Researchers at the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have cracked the code on one of hearing’s most bewildering mysteries, and the insight could lead to the overhauling of the design of future hearing aids. Findings from an MIT study debunked the belief that neural processing is what lets us single out voices. According […]
The phrase “Music to my ears” may soon have a very different meaning for people who have hearing impairment. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the University College London analyzed the effects of musical experiences on hearing loss in children and the results of the study illustrated the impact and benefit obtained by exposing […]
Nutmeg and cinnamon wafting through the air. A joyous spirit and green, red, and blue lights fill your house. You love catching up with your family as your grandchildren dance, sing and play. You don’t want to miss any of this memorable celebration. Are you ready? Is There Anything You May be Missing? Throughout the […]
Susan always recognized that when she retired she would be living the active lifestyle. At 68, she’s now been to more than a dozen countries and has lots more to go. On some days you’ll find her investigating a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering at a local hospital, and […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
