October 8, 2019
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but are your ears the windows to your autonomic nervous system? New research conducted at the University
September 24, 2019
Assistive listening systems (ALS) are simple amplifiers that bring sound directly into the ear. They are designed to separate sounds, such as speech, from background noise,
September 10, 2019
Modern medicine is often referred to as a miracle, and that is frequently true. We can now treat diseases and conditions that were once fatal to
August 20, 2019
Earplugs are useful for protecting the ears from loud noises. People also use them for sleeping. Whether a person is a light sleeper living in a
August 6, 2019
Music and language are similar. Music resembles the tempo, pitch, and rhythm of normal speaking patterns. A connection exists between music and the development of speech
July 24, 2019
Taking precautions to protect your hearing is a critical component in making sure your hearing health stays in tip-top shape, but protection can come in many
July 8, 2019
The brain does a fantastic job of picking out individual voices in noisy environments. This process, known as the cocktail party effect, is a remarkable human
June 20, 2019
Earwax is one of those things everyone has to deal with. It is completely normal, and it is designed to protect and clean the ear. Because
June 6, 2019
When was the last time you lost your keys? Your wallet? The TV remote? What about your hearing aids? You might think you would never lose