Hand dryers are ubiquitous in public restrooms, but according to research recently published in the Canadian journal Paediatrics & Child Health, the noise they make may be harmful to children's ears. And the study's author can speak from personal experience. "Sometimes after using hand dryers my ears would start ringing," 13-year-old Nora Keegan from Calgary, Canada, told [...]
When summer rolls around, many families head to the beach or the pool for a day of fun in the water or relief on a hot day. An afternoon of swimming or splashing around in the backyard or community pool or nearest beach is a major part of summer fun. But it's important to protect [...]
Consumer Reports recently shared advice from audiologists and other experts about why it's critical not to delay proper diagnosis and treatment when it comes to hearing loss. Below is an abbreviated version of the article which offers helpful insight into why people delay getting hearing aids and some of the health risks associated with postponing [...]
Spring is in full bloom all around the country - flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the days are getting warmer. It also brings seasonal allergies along with rain and erratic temperature shifts, all of which can have an impact on your ears and hearing. Changes in barometric pressure When the barometric pressure drops [...]
When you think of February, the first image that might come to mind is a heart. From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to Valentine’s cards to stuffed bears clutching hearts, February is full of the traditional symbol of love. . But February is also about health and in this case, heart health. In honor of National [...]
This time of year, a lot of people experience itchy eyes and a runny nose – which is typical for allergy season. But what you may not know is that a person suffering from allergies could account experience a diminished sense of hearing. According to hearing health professionals, symptoms can include itching, swelling, vertigo and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Exercise is an excellent way to stay healthy, build stamina, endurance and lose weight but did you know that it can also be beneficial to your hearing? You may wonder how much exercise is necessary to improve your hearing and ear function and what types of exercise is most beneficial? Well are here are four [...]
Researchers have developed a new approach to be able to repair cells deep inside the ear. The study, conducted by scientists at University of Southern California (USC) and Harvard University, demonstrates a novel way for a future drug to zero in on damaged nerves and cells inside the ear. “What’s new here is we figured [...]