hearing

Hearing loss puts you at risk for this…

When our ears begin to ring, or when we find ourselves asking people to repeat what they said or speak louder, we often attribute this to age-related hearing loss. Over time, those countless years of loud noises and other ear damage can really catch up, slowly deteriorating our precious hearing. Many of us accept that ...click here to read more

Aging stereotypes hurt cognitive function and hearing in seniors

When seniors feel negative about aging it can lead them to have poorer cognitive function and hearing as they lose confidence in their abilities, according to new findings from the University of Toronto. Lead author, Dr. Alison Chasteen, said, “People’s feelings about getting older influence their sensory and cognitive functions. Those feelings are often rooted in ...click here to read more

Eat this to hear better

Have you ever had to say, “Sorry, can you repeat that?” because you missed something that was said to you? It can be embarrassing and frustrating to always have to ask people to repeat themselves. Aging can lead to more, “I didn’t quite get that, could you say it again?” type statements, which leads us ...click here to read more

Why Mom really does know best…

Growing up, our mothers taught us a lot. They were our teachers, our friends and sometimes even our doctors. Mothers always seemed to have the perfect advice and tips when it came to keeping us healthy – although we weren’t always the best listeners! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, let’s pay tribute to ...click here to read more

The Budding Cause for Hearing Loss

Have you ever had to look around you to figure out where that incessant ringing was coming from? For many people, this ringing noise is nothing but a passing inconvenience. While you may have found it only to be a nuisance, chronic ringing in your ears may be a sign that something more sinister is ...click here to read more

iPods Causing Hearing Loss and Damage

Hearing loss is more prevalent than ever with 17 percent of American adults reporting hearing problems such as an impaired ability to hear speech. A generally noisier society is partially to blame for the rising levels of hearing loss but it’s not the only factor. If you are one of the 46% of Americans who ...click here to read more