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Unraveling the Brain’s Symphony of Sound Comprehension
We often think of hearing as a purely auditory experience, a process that begins and ends in our ears. Sound waves enter the ear canal, vibrate the eardrum, and are translated into electrical signals that travel along the auditory nerve. But the journey of sound...
The Silent Thief: How Hearing Loss Steals More Than Just Sound
In our vibrant, bustling world, sound is the soundtrack to our lives. From the gentle murmur of a loved one’s voice to the exhilarating roar of a live concert, sound connects us to our environment and to each other. But what happens when that soundtrack begins to...
Why You Should Wear Hearing Protection
Hearing loss can be the direct results of what can happen if you don’t protect your ears from sounds that are too loud. A hearing loss that occurs as a result of exposure to loud sound is called a noise-induced hearing loss or NIHL. A NIHL can occur immediately....
Hearing Loss is Associated with Depression
A recent study found an association between hearing loss and depression among American adults. Hearing loss is an invisible handicap and one of the most common chronic conditions later in life. Over time, a hearing loss can isolate people from friends and family. The...
Can Allergies Cause Hearing Loss?
Itchy eyes, watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing, are all symptoms of an allergic reaction, but can a change in your ability to hear also be a symptom of an allergic reaction? The answer is yes allergies cause hearing loss in some but not all allergy sufferers. Your...
What are the Symptoms of Age-Related Hearing Loss?
Presbycusis is the loss of hearing that occurs as we age. Hearing loss is a common disorder associated with aging. About 30-35 percent of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 years have a hearing loss. An estimated that 40-50 percent of people 75 and older have a...
Why Can I Hear but Not Understand?
Hear and understand; one word means to perceive sound the other to comprehend the meaning. It’s possible to hear everything someone says but at the same time not understand what was said. Imagine listening to someone speak in a foreign language you would be able to...
High Blood Pressure Has Been Linked to Hearing Loss
Can High Blood Pressure Cause Hearing Loss? You can have high blood pressure or hypertension, and still feel just fine. That’s because high blood pressure often does not cause signs of illness that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, is common in older...
10 Reasons to Get a Hearing Test Now
Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. You are not alone. In the United States hearing loss follows only arthritis and health disease in the number of sufferers. Unfortunately, individuals with a hearing loss will wait for an average of 5 to 7 years to do...
What Does it Mean if I Have a Mild Hearing Loss?
How is a mild hearing loss measured? We measure hearing levels in decibels. Decibels (dB) are measured logarithmically, not on linear or straight line. For example, if you have a hearing loss that averages 30dB, you would need a sound to be six times louder to...
Is it Time to Get a Hearing Test?
A hearing test is never a bad idea. If you aren’t having any problems hearing now, establish a baseline assessment of your hearing. This baseline can be used as a comparison years from now when you’re sure you have a problem. Signs You Might Need a Hearing Test A...