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24 November, 2018

New Research Shows Hearing Aids and Cataract Surgery Linked to Slower Rate of Cognitive Decline

By Chelsea Stassi|November 24th, 2018|

According to new research by University of Manchester academics, hearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, the UK-based public research university announced on its website. According to Dr Piers Dawes and Dr Asri Maharani, cognitive decline—which affects memory and thinking skills—is slowed after patient’s hearing and sight are improved. The rate [...]

8 November, 2018

Researchers discover new device that could help diagnose hearing related diseases

By Chelsea Stassi|November 8th, 2018|

Researchers have developed a new device that can be used to visualize how sound-induced vibrations travel through the ear. The technology is providing new insight into how the ear receives and processes sound waves and, with additional development, might one day be used by physicians to diagnose diseases that affect hearing. The new imaging tool [...]

8 October, 2018

Hearing loss might cause you to miss out on more than you realize

By Chelsea Stassi|October 8th, 2018|

When you think of hearing loss, understandably, things you could be hearing come to mind. There are tons of activities that depend on your ability to hear like listening to an audiobook, enjoying music, communicating with family, knowing when the oven buzzer goes off or being warned of danger. What you may not think about [...]

3 October, 2018

Study Shows How Minor Hearing Loss Early On Can Increase Dementia Risk Later

By Chelsea Stassi|October 3rd, 2018|

We all know that kids today spend a lot of time listening to music or playing video games on portable devices using headphones and often the volume is pretty high. The problem is listening at high levels for an extended period of time increases the risk of hearing loss and even a subtle loss of hearing [...]

18 September, 2018

4 Common Diseases that can Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss

By Chelsea Stassi|September 18th, 2018|

Hearing loss can be genetic or caused by damage to the ear – but did you know that there are also some diseases that can cause hearing loss? When it comes to hearing loss, we tend to associate it with aging or something caused by genetic predisposition. But certain diseases can actually increase a person's [...]

11 September, 2018

Could Stem Cells Cure Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?

By Chelsea Stassi|September 11th, 2018|

Stem cells have the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells. Endless research studies have focused on stem cells and the many conditions that could potentially be treated using them. Given their power, could stem cells hold the key to a cure for hearing loss or tinnitus? Before [...]

7 September, 2018

10 Fun Facts about Hearing that might surprise you!

By Chelsea Stassi|September 7th, 2018|

Did you know that hearing is the only one of our senses that is constantly active – even when we sleep? Your ears don't stop hearing when you sleep, it's just that your brain chooses to ignore sound. Here are ten more fun facts about hearing that you might not know... #1. Newborn babies’ middle [...]

23 August, 2018

New Research Suggests Nutrition May Play a Role in Hearing Loss

By Chelsea Stassi|August 23rd, 2018|

Nutrition is fundamental to health and can have a significant impact on a person's hearing ability as well. There is no specific food that will definitely cause or prevent hearing loss. Likewise, lost hearing cannot be restored through a diet change. But new research suggests that certain nutrition patterns may actually decrease—or increase—your risk of developing [...]

12 August, 2018

Frequent ear infections in young girls could be a sign of Turner syndrome

By Chelsea Stassi|August 12th, 2018|

Parents of girls who don’t appear to be developing at the same rate as their peers and who suffer from frequent ear infections may want to ask their family doctor if she should be tested for Turner syndrome, a rare genetic condition which affects one out of every 2,000 - 4,000 female births. While Turner [...]

31 July, 2018

Can Surgery Correct Hearing Loss?

By Chelsea Stassi|July 31st, 2018|

Nearly 48 million Americans have some type of hearing loss that affects the communication, relationships, health and even the careers of those who have it. If you have hearing loss, you might wonder if there are surgeries that can restore your lost hearing. The short answer is: it depends. There are ear surgeries to restore hearing if [...]