A recent study by the University of Warwick in the UK suggests that we can train our brains to become much less likely to suffer from motion sickness through simple visual-spatial exercises. For example, the car driver is generally less likely to suffer from motion sickness because he receives accurate sensory information from ears, eyes, … Read more
Some participants received a few drops of water 15 minutes before washing their ears at the doctor’s office. In contrast, others used the oil to soften the earwax at home before going to bed, then used the elephant ear washer to gently pump a small amount of air into the ear to remove any remaining … Read more
We all know the satisfaction of sticking a Q-tip inside our ears to clean out the earwax. But is this really necessary? The answer is no! In fact, by doing so, you can cause more problems for your ears. In cleaning your ears, you risk the possibility of pushing the earwax far into your ear canal, which … Read more
Tinnitus: that annoying, ringing sound in your ears that doesn’t seem to go away. There are many different symptoms of this problem, but usually, you can hear sounds that other people can’t. While it does not necessarily mean that there is something dangerous taking place, tinnitus can also impact the quality of your life. If … Read more
If you’re someone who suffers from tinnitus, you know how much it can deeply affect your quality of life. Tinnitus is characterized by a constant ringing sound in your ears that never goes away. It can be formed due to several reasons, such as stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders, but you may also get tinnitus … Read more
Hearing loss affects individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and lifestyle habits. The different types of hearing loss also have various degrees of impairment and the unique configurations seen. In addition, the various types of hearing loss have different causes, different severities, and different treatments available. Asking what type of hearing loss I have and searching … Read more
Meniere’s Disease is a condition of the inner ear that typically affects only one ear. The condition can occur at any time in one’s life, but it’s commonly seen from young adults to middle-aged adults. Meniere’s Disease is known as a chronic condition, meaning it’s persistent and long-lasting. Some of the symptoms may present themselves … Read more
Most people think of hearing loss as an age-related disease. While age-related hearing loss does exist and is expected, children can also develop hearing loss. At times, babies are even born with hearing loss. Therefore, it’s crucial individuals learn how to detect hearing loss in toddlers before it negatively impacts their lives. According to the … Read more
Thanks to the recent global pandemic, working from home is becoming increasingly common. With this increase, video conferences have to happen to keep coworkers working together effectively. Unfortunately, video conference calls may not be so easy for everyone. Video conferencing with hearing loss can prove quite troublesome as some people may sound muffled, quiet, or … Read more
Hearing loss is widespread throughout the world. In the US, nearly 50 million people are affected by some degree of hearing loss. The accuracy of these numbers can be put into question, though. It’s hard to consider how many individuals have hearing loss that has never had a diagnosis. To help combat this, many websites … Read more