The cause of Meniere’s is not really understood. But the effects are difficult to ignore. Some prevalent symptoms of this affliction are dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Scientists aren’t really sure why, but for some reason, fluid can accumulate in the ears and this seems to be the underlying cause of
It’s true, hearing loss can catch you by surprise. But occasionally, hearing problems bypass the sneaking completely, in favor of a sudden (and often startling), cat-like pounce. Here’s a hypothetical: You get up one morning and jump in the shower and when you get out you notice your hearing seems off or different. Maybe muffled.
Want to show how much you care? Listen to your loved ones, truly listen. That involves, of course, the ability to hear. Studies reveal millions of people would benefit from wearing hearing aids because one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have some level of hearing loss. Sadly, only about 30%
The human body has some fantastic and remarkable abilities. Scrapes, cuts, and broken bones are normally no problem for the human body to heal (I mean, sure, it takes a while, but your body can literally heal the huge bones in your legs and arms with little more than a splint and some time). But
Researchers at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have cracked the code on one of hearing’s most mystifying mysteries, and the future design of hearing aids might get an overhaul based on their findings. The long standing notion that voices are singled out by neural processing has been debunked by an MIT study.
The saying “Music to my ears” may soon have a very different meaning for people dealing with hearing impairment. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the University College London evaluated the effects of musical activities on hearing loss in children and the results of the study illustrated the impact and benefit received by exposing
Nutmeg and cinnamon wafting in the air. A festive spirit and red, green, and blue lights fill your home. Grandchildren singing, dancing, and playing as you catch up with your brother, sister, cousins, and children. You don’t want to miss any of this memorable occasion. You’re so excited, you can’t wait. Is There Anything You
Susan always knew that after she retired she would be living an active lifestyle. She travels a lot and at 68 she’s been to over 12 countries and is planning many more trips. On some days you’ll find her investigating a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering at a local
From depression to dementia, numerous other health conditions are linked to the health of your hearing. Here are just a few of the ways your hearing is related to your health. 1. your Hearing is Affected by Diabetes A widely-cited study that looked at over 5,000 adults revealed that individuals who had been diagnosed with
