hearing

Hearing loss is a serious problem affecting millions of individuals especially as they age.  Hearing loss occurs when sound waves no longer can properly reach the brain.  It can be temporary, partial or permanent depending on the cause.  Hearing loss is not exactly the same thing as deafness, the latter being defined more generally as the inability to hear at or near birth as a r

Out of our five senses, our hearing is the one most commonly lost or decreased from preventable causes. Taking care of your ears is imperative if you want to keep your hearing as sharp as possible and avoiding any kind of ear problems. Here are three tips for ear health:

There are many different kinds of medical conditions that can affect hearing, and general ear health. Children are especially susceptible to certain types of ear infections, though luckily most can be treated and lead to improved ear function.

There is an old saying that states the only thing you should ever put into your ear is your elbow. Try it. It’s impossible, unless you have detachable arms. The underlying idea of the saying is that your ears are very sensitive, and important, and they shouldn’t be messed around with.