Several factors can cause auditory disorders. The foundational trigger is genetics. Over 50 percent of newborns that present hearing issues have genetic issues that are the source of the problem. Hearing loss is an inheritance trait known as a genotype. Genes are the instructions cells follow as they grow and develop. Mutations can develop in […]
The inner ear, where sound is converted to electricity (and sent to the brain via the auditory nerve network), is very dependent on healthy circulation. Though very small when compared to other vital organs, it is an energy-intensive part of the body and requires a constant inflow of nutrients. This is why diabetes, unfortunately, is […]
Online hearing tests can be a helpful preliminary tool in learning more about any hearing loss you, or someone in your life, is experiencing. They aren’t a replacement for a medical examination by a hearing health professional — but they can be a way to confirm some preliminary concerns about hearing issues. If there’s a […]
There are a lot of ways to have hearing issues. Sure, you can stand in the front of the speakers at too many concerts or just be getting old, but there are some exotic conditions too. If you want to have some good party talking points, try one of these rare syndromes on for size. […]
Every May, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association sponsors Better Hearing and Speech Month. This year’s focal point is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” So, a good time for a brief rundown of the four broad categories of hearing loss: auditory processing, conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. These are the foundation upon which a hearing health care professional will […]
Treating hearing loss will not only heighten your quality of life on a day-to-day basis. According to recent research, if you’re unfortunate enough to have a hospital stay, it will also make it less likely that you’ll make a return trip. According to a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society article published in late 2018 […]
For 2019, Oticon has introduced major new capabilities to its Opn hearing aid brand. First brought to market in 2016, this is the first major upgrade of the Opn and brings features like better performance in noisy environments and an improved anti-feedback system. The new Opn S is built around more powerful processing capabilities and […]
There’s a tendency in this era of specialization to see the functions of the body as operating in isolation. Maybe even more so hearing loss, since it is treated with very specialized and high-tech devices like hearing aids. But recent studies make it pretty clear that overall physical health is good for your hearing — […]
Today’s hearing aids are marvels of modern design. And proof positive of an aspect of Moore’s law, which states that computer-based machines will become smaller and faster as transistors continue to become more efficient. But the hearing aid goes back a long ways. Hearing “trumpets” date back to at least the 16th century — wide […]
There are troubling new studies that, if nothing else, emphasize the need to take hearing health seriously. The necessity of making regular hearing checkups and related treatment a priority is clearer and clearer. What studies are showing is a strong correlation between hearing loss — especially untreated hearing loss — and the decline of cognitive […]
