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
You expect certain things as your loved ones get older: Hair changing colors, needing glasses, stories about “When I was your age”. Hearing loss is another change that we associate with aging. This happens for numerous reasons: Some medications or medical treatments such as chemotherapy that cause structural damage to the ear, exposure to loud
Is your hearing protection failing to protect your hearing? Here are 3 things to watch for. In spite of your best efforts, you can sometimes run into things that can mess with your hearing protection, both at home and at the job. That’s difficult to cope with. You’re trying to do the right thing after
When the men and women of our armed forces come home from service, they frequently suffer from physical, emotional, and mental challenges. While healthcare for veterans is a continuing dialogue, relatively little attention has been paid to the most prevalent disabilities diagnosed in veterans: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Even if you factor in age and
