Category Archives: Hearing Health

When you think of hearing loss causes, you probably think of old age or being exposed to loud noises for a prolonged length of time. These are causes of hearing loss, but they aren’t the only ones. There’s a surprising cause of hearing loss that researchers uncovered, and it involves exposure to chemicals. Ototoxicants are ...click here to read more

Hearing loss can affect your ability to follow conversations, enjoy your favorite song or movie, and take part in daily activities. Yes, these are all detrimental effects of hearing loss, but there are some more dangerous consequences. Research suggests that hearing loss increases the risk of accidental injuries. Senior author of the study Dr. Neil ...click here to read more

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss. Before, noise-induced hearing loss was mainly seen among older adults as years of noise exposure ultimately lead to hearing loss. Nowadays, noise-induced hearing loss is being seen among younger generations as they are exposing themselves to unsafe levels of noise. The main way to ...click here to read more

Ringing in the ear—otherwise known as tinnitus—can be a highly annoying condition to live with. Buzzing, ringing, or humming is constantly heard, which can make hearing other sounds difficult. Unfortunately, until now, sufferers of tinnitus have experienced little to no relief through conventional treatments, but this may soon change with the development of a new ...click here to read more

When you were growing up, how was your diet? Would you consider it healthy and balanced or would you say you were undernourished? Now, how is your hearing today? Are you constantly asking others to repeat themselves or do you not have an issue hearing? If hearing is an issue for you today, then you ...click here to read more

February is heart month, which is a good time to take a closer look at your heart health. The heart is an important organ, as it supplies blood to the rest of your body, and healthy circulation is the key to healthy living. But when circulation becomes impaired, many bodily functions begin to deteriorate or ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a condition where a person can hear a loud ringing or buzzing sound in the head that can be treated using sound therapy. An experiment conducted by researchers for Baker Group LLP found that the human brain can be trained to ignore the annoying tinnitus ringing in the ears—a sound that has no external ...click here to read more

Hot ears are defined by a burning sensation you may feel in either one or both of your ears. This is usually a symptom of other underlying potential health issues or conditions and is characterized by minimal or major pain; redness; flakiness; and ears that are warm to the touch. Continue reading to learn about ...click here to read more

Commuters may now want to exercise caution with regards to loud noises they are exposed to when getting to and from work. According to a new study, there is the potential for long-term hearing loss, as well as other health complications, due to sharp bursts of noise that may occur while commuting via public transit, ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is a prevalent problem in the world today. Nearly two percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss. This rate increases to 8.5 percent in adults aged 55 to 64 and about 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74. Many of these patients suffer from conductive hearing loss, which ...click here to read more

There are different causes of hearing loss including genetic causes, enduring loud noises over a period of time, damage to the ear, and of course, aging. But did you ever think that the colder weather you experience in the winter could impact your hearing? Well, according to research findings, it can. When the temperature drops, ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by, which means it’s time for your weekly health news round-up. We have gone over several interesting topics in the last couple of days and have compiled a list of our best to get you caught up. You will find information on onychomycosis, a fungal ear infection that is a common ...click here to read more

If you have difficulties hearing, you may think that the problem is with your ears. Research suggests that your ears may not actually be to blame and that it could be stemming from your brain. The findings come from researchers at the University of Maryland. They uncovered that your difficulties hearing may be an issue ...click here to read more

Ensuring your heart stays healthy isn’t a complicated task. In fact, on a daily basis, you are taking part in simple habits that go a long way in improving your heart health—you just don’t realize it. Aside from eating healthy and exercising regularly, there are many other simple-to-do daily habits that can keep your heart ...click here to read more