Tinnitus is a phantom sound, specifically the perception of a noise or ringing in the ears that only you can hear. Most often it occurs when there isn’t any other sound signal, and it can be a very isolating… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘hearing’
The Pros and Cons of an Online Hearing Test
People today have embraced a DIY approach to many things, from home maintenance to healthcare. Part of this is that we are busier than ever, so finding the time to seek out and then see a professional about an issue… Read More
The Science of Hearing
Hearing is one of our most critical senses. While we can certainly live without it, many of our cultural ideas and touchstones rely on our ability to hear. But, how does hearing work? The answer, while complicated, can be explained… Read More
How You Can Protect Your Hearing During the Winter
This winter, with temperatures dropping sometimes into the single digits, cold weather health and safety has been more important than ever. But as you may know, it is just as important to protect your ears while you are bundling up… Read More
Tips for Getting Rid of Earwax
Earwax is one of those facts of life that we all wish would disappear. But it is indeed something that we all experience. Although it’s healthy that our bodies produce earwax, it’s probably not on anyone’s list of favorites. Everyone… Read More
Ear Wax, And How To Reduce It
When analyzing our ears and how they work, one of the first things to recognize is the presence of ear wax. Specifically, how ear wax can impact our ability to properly hear and our overall health. Contrary to popular belief,… Read More
Why Do People Deny Hearing Loss?
Even though hearing loss is incredibly common throughout the country, most people suffering from hearing loss take an average of 5-7 years to actually talk to a doctor about their problem. Do people wait because they are stubborn and don’t… Read More
You’re Cleaning Your Ears in All the Wrong Ways
Hey, you! Put down that cotton swab! For some of us, it’s nearly impossible to resist the urge to clean our ears on a regular basis. It’s not uncommon to feel unclean or unkempt due to the feeling of earwax–otherwise… Read More